Media Wisata
Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025): Media Wisata

Multi-Group Moderating Effects of Gender and Business Age on Knowledge, Religiosity, and Innovation in Tourism MSMEs

Ida Ayu Kade Rachmawati Kusasih (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Sahid Surakarta)
Hari Purwanto (Universitas Boyolali, Jawa Tengah)
I Gusti Ayu Agung (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Sahid Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Nov 2025

Abstract

This research investigates the effects of knowledge management, religiosity, and innovation on tourism MSME performance in Solo Raya, with a focus on the moderating influences of gender and business age. The study uses a quantitative methodology, collecting data from 93 MSMEs through a survey and analyzing it using Partial Least Square-based Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Multi-Group Analysis (MGA). The results show that knowledge management and religiosity have a positive and significant effect on performance, while innovation does not have a direct impact. Gender moderates the relationship between innovation and performance, with a stronger impact on male-owned businesses. Business age moderates the relationship between religiosity and innovation with performance, where both variables are more critical for start-up businesses (≤ 5 years). These findings highlight the importance of a differentiated approach in supporting MSME policies based on specific business characteristics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MWS

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Transportation Other

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Media Wisata (ISSN: 1693-5969) (EISSN: 2685-8436) published twice a year on May and November by Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata AMPTA Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Media Wisata has been accredited by the Ministry of Technology Research and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia. The publication of this ...