Value co-creation in the sharing economy: Revisiting the past to inform future

Abstract

The objective of this study is to provide an integrated view of the body of knowledge of value co-creation in the sharing economy in terms of the topical content and the research background. To this end, this study conducts a systematic literature review guided by the SPAR-4-SLR protocol. Leveraging the integrated ADO-TCM framework, the review identifies 39 antecedents under 3 categories, 7 decision constructs, and 18 outcome constructs related to value co-creation, as well as the prevalent theories, contexts, and methods explored in this domain. The review exposes several research gaps and offers insightful future research pathways that are directed toward theory, context, and method. These pathways can serve as a guide to strengthen and advance the theoretical, contextual, and methodological foundations of future research, contributing to the sustained evolution of the domain.