A half-century perspective of entrepreneur’s well-being: comparing academic and global entrepreneurship monitor trends

Rodrigo Barbosa (), Mayara Barbosa, Amalia Raquel Pérez-Nebra, Esther Villajos and Fernando González-Ladrón- de-Guevara
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Rodrigo Barbosa: Universitat Politècnica de València
Mayara Barbosa: Instituto Federal de Brasília
Amalia Raquel Pérez-Nebra: University of Zaragoza
Esther Villajos: IDOCAL - Universitat de València
Fernando González-Ladrón- de-Guevara: Universitat Politècnica de València

Palgrave Communications, 2025, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-15

Abstract: Abstract While entrepreneurs drive global economic growth and innovation, their well-being faces significant challenges from stress, uncertainty, and demanding working conditions. This systematic review maps the research landscape on entrepreneurial well-being over five decades through a bibliometric analysis of 961 articles, examining collaboration networks, citation patterns, and thematic evolution using the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor framework. Our findings reveal a critical mismatch between research concentration and entrepreneurial activity. While more than 80% of entrepreneurs operate in developing economies, most research originates from developed nations, potentially limiting the practical utility of findings for global entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the analysis identifies significant gaps in understanding of how societal values and cultural contexts influence entrepreneurial well-being, particularly in emerging economies. These findings highlight the need for a paradigm shift in research on entrepreneurial well-being, advocating for more inclusive frameworks that address diverse global contexts and cultural dimensions.

Date: 2025
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