A systematic mapping of social entrepreneurship education: A call for increased collaboration, ethics, and research frameworks

Purpose

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Social Entrepreneurship Education (SEE) by examining the evolution, current state, and future research directions. It seeks to identify key themes, best practices, and the integration of social entrepreneurship principles within educational frameworks.

Methodology

The research uses a systematic mapping approach incorporating bibliometric citation and content analysis to analyze 161 articles from 2002 to 2021, identifying trends, themes, and gaps in SEE literature.

Findings

The results reveal three main clusters of research areas: integrating social entrepreneurship principles into educational models, social entrepreneurship intentions and antecedents, and challenges and competencies development in SEE. A taxonomy scheme for categorizing SEE research is proposed, enhancing understanding through six prepositions and 18 possible future research inquiries.

Implications

This classification system provides a comprehensive overview of SEE, promoting global collaboration and innovative teaching methodologies. It encourages a holistic approach to educational programs, using visualizations and maps for policy enactment.

Originality

This paper enhances SEE understanding through a taxonomy scheme, addresses review fragmentation, and provides a consolidated framework highlighting educational, theoretical, and methodological gaps, setting a comprehensive research agenda.