Bridging socioemotional wealth and family business sustainability: the parallel mediating roles of family commitment and entrepreneurial orientation

Dr Pooja Mehta is based at Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Rajpura, India. She is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 21 years of experience in Accounting, Finance and Corporate Laws. She is an Associate Professor at Chitkara University, Rajpura, India and also serves as an Independent Director at Vardhman Holdings Ltd. Mehta holds a PhD from Punjabi University, Patiala, and an M.Phil. from Kurukshetra University. She has published more than 20 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals, including Psychology & Marketing, Society and Business Review, International Journal of Quality and Social Sciences, Marketing Intelligence and Planning and Management of Environmental Quality, indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, CABS and UGC-Care. Her research interests include family business sustainability, corporate governance and sustainable finance. A recipient of several best paper awards, she has presented at prestigious conferences, including those organized by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Passionate about bridging the gap between theory and practice, Mehta combines academic rigor with real-world insights to contribute meaningfully to her field.

Saijal Gulati is based at LM Thapar School of Management, Thapar University, Patiala, India. She is currently pursuing an MBA at LM Thapar School of Management. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Ludhiana (India). As an emerging scholar, Saijal has recently initiated her research journey, focusing on sustainability and green investments. Her academic endeavors are complemented by her strong communication skills, creativity and leadership abilities, which she actively applies in her academic and professional pursuits. Saijal’s passion for sustainability reflects her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges and contributing meaningfully to the field of management.

Dr Himanshu Singla is based at Nehru Memorial Govt College, Punjabi University, Patiala, India. He is an Assistant Professor in Commerce at Nehru Memorial Government College, Mansa (Punjab), India. He holds a PhD from Punjabi University, Patiala, with his doctoral research focusing on early retirement intentions. Singla specializes in organizational behavior, tourism, sustainability and employee well-being. He has published extensively in esteemed national and international journals, including Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research, International Social Science Journal, Organization Management Journal and International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences. These journals are indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, CABS and UGC-Care, underscoring the impact and rigor of his research. His scholarly work reflects a commitment to producing meaningful insights that bridge academic theory with practical application in commerce and management.