Research on Entrepreneurial Well-Being Before and After the COVID-19: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the evolution of research on entrepreneurial well-being over the past three decades. A total of 961 academic articles published in peer-reviewed journals were analyzed using bibliometric tools, namely VOSviewer and Bibliometrix, to assess and visualize the bibliographic data. The findings identify key researchers and collaboration networks, while a keyword analysis tracks the evolution of key terms over time. A comparative analysis of research themes before and after the COVID-19 pandemic highlights significant shifts in focus. Furthermore, an examination of the changing antecedents of entrepreneurial well-being uncovers evolving factors that shape well-being in the entrepreneurial context. Finally, the study identifies the most influential researchers, journals, countries, and institutions, offering valuable insights into the development of this research domain. A key contribution lies in the comparative analysis of research themes and antecedents before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a paradigmatic shift from macroeconomic concerns to psychological, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being. By quantitatively synthesizing developments across disciplines, this work contributes to a deeper understanding of how entrepreneurial well-being is conceptualized, studied, and evolving in the post-pandemic era.