Bibliometric mapping of the literature on entrepreneurial mothers

Abstract

Female entrepreneurship has grown in recent years, driven by the pursuit of economic independence. In this context, the number of mother entrepreneurs (mompreneurs) has also increased, which has sparked the interest of academic literature. This study analyzes scientific production on mompreneurs in administrative sciences through bibliometrics. A search was conducted in the Scopus database, identifying 23 high-impact articles published between 2011 and 2023. The information was processed in "RStudio" with the "bibliometrix" package and its "biblioshiny" interface, obtaining bibliometric indicators for analysis. The results reveal two approaches, one related to the general line of female entrepreneurship and another specifically focused on the profile of the mother entrepreneur. The analyzed scientific production shows that the latter constitutes a relevant thematic line, as it addresses the articulation between entrepreneurial activity and family responsibilities. This study contributes to strengthening research on female entrepreneurship by systematizing the available scientific production. Specifically, it allows for the identification of trends, approaches, and areas of thematic concentration around the profile of mompreneurs, as well as research gaps that can be addressed in subsequent studies.