Psychological capital in conditions of entrepreneurship

In recent years, the challenge of developing psychological capital for entrepreneurs has been raised. This leads to the issue of whether it is indeed necessary. The aim of this article is to explore the literature synergizing psychological capital with entrepreneurship through a bibliometric review approach and in combination with content analysis. The state of empirical knowledge was investigated in 145 articles from the Web of Science database between 2000 and 2025. The research focused on findings regarding the impact of psychological capital on entrepreneurs. The results indicate a positive influence of this mediator on entrepreneurial success, as this capital helps entrepreneurs overcome crises, improve business performance, and prevent later psychological problems related to their activities. In light of these findings, it is for entrepreneurs to decide if this capital is really required.