Exploring the Determinants of Economic Resilience and Well-Being Among Single-Parent Women: Implications for Gender Equality and Sustainable Development

Objectives: This study analyzes the influence of independence, Tri Hita Karana culture, social capital, and entrepreneurial spirit on the economic resilience of single-parent women's families in Denpasar City, Bali, with a particular emphasis on the implications for achieving SDGs 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Theoretical Framework: Grounded in the concepts of economic resilience, welfare, independence, Tri Hita Karana culture, social capital, and entrepreneurial spirit, the study examines these constructs through the lens of family economics and socio-cultural dynamics. Method: A quantitative approach was employed, using a questionnaire survey method. Data was collected from 275 single-parent women in Denpasar City, Bali, selected through non-probability sampling techniques (accidental and snowball sampling). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze causal relationships between the variables. The total population of single-parent women in Denpasar City is 32,868. Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that independence, Tri Hita Karana culture, social capital, and entrepreneurial spirit significantly influence the economic resilience of single-parent women's families. Research Implications: The study suggests that policies and programs supporting single-parent women should focus on enhancing their independence, fostering cultural values like Tri Hita Karana, and promoting social capital and entrepreneurial spirit. These initiatives align with the SDGs, especially those targeting poverty reduction and gender equality. Originality/Value: This research offers a novel perspective by integrating traditional cultural values with modern economic resilience theories in the context of single-parent families. It contributes to the achievement of the SDGs by focusing on the intersection of cultural practices, economic resilience, and gender equality.