A Bibliometric Analysis of Firm Performance in Family Firm Research: Uncovering the Role of Corporate Governance and ESG Factors

Savvina Paganou (), Ioannis Antoniadis (), Konstantina Ragazou and Georgia Zournatzidou
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Savvina Paganou: University of West Macedonia
Ioannis Antoniadis: University of West Macedonia
Konstantina Ragazou: University of Western Macedonia
Georgia Zournatzidou: Hellenic Mediterranean University

Chapter Chapter 21 in Advances in Applied Macroeconomics, 2025, pp 409-426 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this study, we conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to explore the relationships between corporate governance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and firm performance within the context of family firms. We analyzed 451 peer-reviewed articles from 1980 to 2023, extracted from the Scopus database, using VOSviewer software. This enabled an in-depth analysis of co-citation, co-occurrence networks, and bibliographic coupling across geographic and publication sources. Our results identified eight pivotal clusters, including family ownership, entrepreneurial orientation, and corporate governance, underscoring the critical role of family involvement in the management of firm performance. This analysis charts the prevailing scholarly landscape and identifies significant trends and gaps in current research. Our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms through which family governance and ESG aspects influence firm sustainability and performance, offering valuable implications for academics, practitioners, and policymakers focusing on the sustainable development of family firms.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Firm performance; Family firms; ESG factors; VOSviewer; Scopus (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-76658-9_21

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