Family business innovation

This study aims to identify current gaps in family business innovation (FBI) and to propose a future research agenda for scholars in the domain. Using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix-R, this study conducts a bibliometric analysis on 699 Scopus-indexed journal articles/reviews to analyse FBI’s performance and intellectual structure. This study provides an up-to-date assessment through performance analysis. Through the co-citation, co-word, and thematic evolution analysis, this study unpacks FBI themes/topics to propose possible future avenues. The findings provide insights into resilient, innovation-driven family businesses, equipping the next generation of family business leaders with essential innovation knowledge for sustainable growth. This study complements past FBI reviews by offering renewed perspectives for future research, thereby enhancing the literature on contemporary, relevant topics in the FBI post-COVID-19 pandemic.

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