Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Role of Cognitive Appraisal in Informed Decision-Making among Social Entrepreneurs: A Thematic Analysis Subject The topic of the resource cognitive appraisal; component process model; social entrepreneurs; Social entrepreneurship; thematic analysis Description An account of the resource Social entrepreneurship (SE) is gaining momentum by providing innovative solutions to economic, social, and environmental problems by generating jobs and social inclusion. However, it involves different challenges that may lead to a negative appraisal. This study aimed to explore cognitive appraisal processes social entrepreneurs use to make informed decisions in their entrepreneurial journey. Interviews were conducted with 13 Indian social entrepreneurs, and the data were subjected to thematic analysis. The main themes were; appropriateness, implications, coping potential, and normative significance. The study proposes a cognitive model for the appraisal of SE. The study is important for aspiring social entrepreneurs to understand the evaluation components of appraisal to decide how appropriate SE is as a career for them. 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor &amp; Francis Group. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Viswanath P.; Reddy S. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Social Entrepreneurship Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Routledge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/19420676.2023.2275157" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/19420676.2023.2275157</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85179675877&amp;doi=10.1080%2F19420676.2023.2275157&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=f88ed4c4a281178c68903bb2bf6bad70" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85179675877&amp;doi=10.1080%2f19420676.2023.2275157&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=f88ed4c4a281178c68903bb2bf6bad70</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 19420676 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Viswanath P., PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Reddy S., PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India