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Social entrepreneurship and economic development: A bibliometric and content analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This bibliometric analysis investigates the academic landscape of social entrepreneurship within the context of economic development, leveraging a dataset of 127 rigorously selected papers from the Scopus database. By employing advanced bibliometric techniques and data visualization tools such as VOSviewer, this study maps the intellectual structure, identifies thematic concentrations, and highlights geographic and institutional contributions to the field. Our findings reveal significant concentrations of research activity in developed economies, with emerging trends indicating increasing interest in developing regions. The study underscores the critical role of technological innovation in driving the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship initiatives and identifies gaps in longitudinal and cross-cultural research. This comprehensive overview provides a foundational framework for future research, offering insights into the evolution of themes and the dispersion of knowledge across global contexts.

Source: Social Sciences & Humanities Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101543

Authors: Anamul Haque Uzzol, M.D. Riaj Uddin

Institution: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,180