Digital Leadership and Women Entrepreneurship Education: A Systematic Literature Review on Empowerment, Innovation, and Performance in the Digital Era

Elida Gultom; Yunia Wardi; Rino

doi:10.31851/x9x93124

Authors

Elida Gultom Universitas Negeri Padang
Yunia Wardi Universitas Negeri Padang
Rino Universitas Negeri Padang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/x9x93124

Keywords:

Digital Leadership, Woman Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Innovation, Performance Mompreneur, Digital Era

Abstract

Digital transformation brings both opportunities and challenges for women entrepreneurs, especially those who have to manage their businesses while fulfilling their responsibilities at home. This systematic literature review explores how women entrepreneurs' digital leadership can drive business success, while also considering their role as homemakers in the digital economy era. A structured search was conducted in Dimensions, google scholar, scopus, focusing on empirical studies published between 2020 and 2025. Inclusion criteria required studies that examined companies led by women, evaluated digital leadership or digital competence, and reported results related to empowerment, innovation, or business performance. There were 21 articles that met these criteria, and the results were evaluated using an approach in line with PRISMA from the Joanna Briggs Institute. The data was analyzed using a structured matrix and synthesized through an integrative narrative method. The results show that digital leadership increases empowerment by enhancing digital trust, encouraging innovation, and improving strategic decision-making, which overall supports business performance. However, there are still significant barriers, such as limited digital literacy, resource constraints, and pressures related to women's roles. This review highlights the need for targeted capacity-building initiatives and more rigorous future research.

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