Table 5.

Summary of hypothesis’ support

HypothesisDecision
H1: the presence of social enterprises is significantly associated with the type of rural–urban areasSupported
H2: the presence of social enterprises is positively associated to areas with lower population density and greater distance to services and amenities (remoteness).Supported
H3: the presence of social enterprises within the capital city (Dublin) is significantly higher compared to the national average and to other rural and urban areas of IrelandNot supported
H4: there is a significant relationship between the sectors of activities in which social enterprises operate and the type of rural–urban areas in which they are basedSupported
H5: there is a positive association between areas with lower population density and greater distance to services and amenities (remoteness) and the presence of social enterprises in community and local developmentSupported
H6: there is a negative association between areas with lower population density and greater distance to services and amenities (remoteness) and the presence of social enterprises operating in sectors related to welfare objectives such as childcare, health and social careNot supported
Source: Authors’ own creation
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