Arslan, Serdar2026-01-242026-01-2420241306-67301306-6293https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1254142https://doi.org/10.17153/oguiibf.1391496https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/3986This study aimed to explain the basic dynamics of stewardship relationships in small and medium-sized family businesses in Türkiye and the contextual features that produce them by taking a phenomenological approach, one of the qualitative research methods. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The study sample comprised 35 participants from 14 family businesses in Antalya, Türkiye, including 18 family member managers and 17 non-family senior employees. Using thematic analysis, 6 main themes and 18 sub-themes were identified. While the results are consistent with previous research, they also strongly point to a steward profile specific to family businesses in Türkiye.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessPhenomenologyQualitative MethodFamily BusinessesStewardship TheoryArticle10.17153/oguiibf.13914961926116401254142