Female entrepreneurship in family business: bibliographic analysis

Abstract

PurposeThe role of women entrepreneurs in family businesses is becoming increasingly important, a fact that is reflected in the scientific literature. The purpose of this study is to identify the key research areas that address this issue. To this end, a bibliometric analysis has been carried out to obtain a perspective of the current situation in this field of research and to identify the key areas of research in recent years.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the analysis is performed using a literature review and bibliometric analysis techniques. The bibliographic source supporting this analysis resulted from a Scopus search of the terms gender, entrepreneurship and family business. VOSviewer was used to facilitate the analysis.FindingsThis bibliometric analysis studies the evolutionary trend of publications on gender, entrepreneurship and family business and identifies current research trends. It also identifies authors, journals and countries with the highest impact levels to enhance collaboration and learning.Research limitations/implicationsIt would be advisable to conduct further research with a broader bibliographic base and with other search criteria covering other aspects related to the role of women entrepreneurs in family businesses. This work can serve as a valuable source of information for future research in this field and to assist in the development of effective equality policies to address existing social stereotypes.Originality/valueThis research illustrates, using VOSviewer, the current growth of studies in the field of women entrepreneurship in family businesses.

Women entrepreneurs in transport family business: a perspective article

“…The journey towards gender equality and women's empowerment in family-owned transportation businesses begins with challenging ingrained beliefs and embracing diversity (Churchill and Craig, 2019; Marín-Palacios, 2023; Lange, 2019). The increasing empowerment of women is evident as they take charge of their destinies, even when they are excluded from succession plans due to patriarchal norms.…”

“…A transformative shift is imperative in the male-dominated landscape of family-owned transportation businesses in Africa (Nwuke et al ., 2020; Nguyen and Mogaji, 2021). As the world calls for gender equality and inclusivity, the role of women in this traditional domain has come into focus (Marín-Palacios, 2023; Haddad et al ., 2022; Mogaji et al ., 2021). For generations, family-owned transportation businesses in Africa have predominantly been passed down from fathers to sons, with women primarily confined to support roles.…”

Guest editorial: Gender, entrepreneurship and family business

“…The analysis of all eight papers in this special issue has yielded several potential directions for academics, researchers and businesses. Here are a few recommendations (Bağış et al , 2023; Chaudhuri et al , 2023; Dewitt et al , 2023; Franco et al , 2023; Marín-Palacios, 2023):Promoting efforts to reduce the gender gap in entrepreneurial activities within family-owned businesses.Presenting a conceptual framework that elucidates the integration of multiple perspectives to better understand the gender dynamics in family business succession.Suggesting future studies that explore gender as both a biological and non-binary social construct, thereby assessing the gender perception of successors who do not identify with traditional binary categories.While cross-sectional studies provide valuable insights within a specific time frame, it is recommended to conduct longitudinal studies to capture the evolving nature of partner and family relationships. This will help assess the impact on female entrepreneurs in terms of decision-making, business growth and performance.These suggestions aim to inspire further exploration and research in the field, offering valuable insights and opportunities for advancement etc.…”

“…The analysis of all eight papers in this special issue has yielded several potential directions for academics, researchers and businesses. Here are a few recommendations (Ba gıs ¸et al, 2023;Chaudhuri et al, 2023;Dewitt et al, 2023;Franco et al, 2023;Mar ın-Palacios, 2023):…”

Problematyka związków przedsiębiorcy wiejskiego z miejscem w badaniach przedsiębiorczości wiejskiej

“…Zastosowano w tym celu metodę analizy powiązań między słowami kluczowymi z użyciem oprogramowania VOSViewer, wykorzystywanego przez innych badaczy w analizie literatury (Kirby, 2023;van Eck, Waltman, 2017), również w zakresie przedsiębiorczości (np. Bağış, Kurutkan, Kryeziu, 2023;Głodowska, Wach, 2022;Marín--Palacios, 2023).…”