Contribution Of Social Capital Towards Fostering Entrepreneurial Intention: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study examines the impact of social capital on entrepreneurial intention using bibliometric analysis. Social capital is the crucial element of entrepreneurial intention. In this research, both WoS and Scopus were used to locate, process, and evaluate relevant data. A total of 504 publications from the Web of Science and 504 papers from Scopus were selected. R-Studio was used to integrate the data, and 640 publications were analysed after duplicates and papers with titles and abstracts irrelevant to the scope of study were eliminated. BiblioShiny was used for the analysis. Publication trend showed a lengthy period of silence from 1993 to 1999, and gradual growth began from 2005. An era of quick and persistent research output began in 2019 when annual publishing rates skyrocketed, and sustained research output. Frontiers in Psychology is a top core source as per Bradford’s law. Liang C stands out as the leading author in this area. The United States (USA) is the undisputedly most cited nation, with a staggering 5,226 citations. The analysis revealed three key thematic clusters: The Foundation of Intentionality, The Strategic Engine of Performance, and The Relational Infrastructure for Innovation. In conclusion, social capital plays an important role in influencing entrepreneurial intentions.