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Connecting Social Enterprises and Sustainable Consumption: Systematic Review, Bibliometric Analysis, and Conceptual Framework

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  • Noelia Salido-Andres

    (School of Economics and Business, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain)

  • Nuria Garcia-Rodriguez

    (School of Economics and Business, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain)

  • Silvia Cachero-Martinez

    (School of Economics and Business, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the meeting point between social enterprises (SEs) and sustainable consumption, given the proven potential of these hybrid organizations in the achievement of sustainable development. Paradoxically, scholarly attention has been scarce to this field of research, particularly from the perspectives of SE products and (potential) customers. Aiming to shed some light, a systematic literature review was conducted, resulting in 24 scientific publications descriptively and thematically explored based on a bibliometric analysis. The findings show that the link between SEs and sustainable consumption is very recent and that empirical articles using quantitative methodologies prevail focused on the analysis of capabilities and performances of SEs aiming to positively influence customers’ response. Nevertheless, the attention to the identification of product attributes and the individual determinants effective enough to press the buy button is still limited. In response to this shortcoming, the originality of this study consists of assembling the findings in this regard into an integrated conceptual framework that paves the way for future analysis in this field of study.

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  • Noelia Salido-Andres & Nuria Garcia-Rodriguez & Silvia Cachero-Martinez, 2022. "Connecting Social Enterprises and Sustainable Consumption: Systematic Review, Bibliometric Analysis, and Conceptual Framework," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-20, October.
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