APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities

The Role of Communication in Empowering Women-Led MSMEs: A Narrative Literature Review

Wardani, Rimayanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Dec 2025

Abstract

This narrative literature review examines the multidimensional role of communication in empowering women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Twenty empirical studies were analyzed to identify how communication shapes digital engagement, organizational dynamics, empowerment processes, and community-based networking. The findings show that communication is not merely a technical tool but an integrated mechanism that supports market expansion, entrepreneurial identity formation, decision making, capacity building, and business resilience. Digital communication enhances visibility and competitiveness, while organizational and interpersonal communication strengthen leadership, coordination, and well-being. Communication within empowerment programs facilitates learning and motivation, and community-based communication provides collective support that reinforces women’s entrepreneurial agency. Despite these strengths, the literature remains largely descriptive and lacks empirical evaluation of communication effectiveness, longitudinal perspectives, and analysis of gender-based communication barriers. Future research should examine specific communication models, assess long-term outcomes, and explore digital storytelling and influencer-based strategies to advance women’s MSME development. This review contributes an integrated framework that highlights communication as a central driver of women’s entrepreneurial empowerment and sustainability.

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aplikatif

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Subject

Arts Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities seeks Review articles, Case reports and original contributions in the area of Social Science and Humanities. The Journal invites original Research Papers, Review articles, Technical or Case reports and Short communications that ...