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Entrepreneurship research in Spain: developments and distinctiveness.
José C Sánchez1, Andrea Gutiérrez
1Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain. jsanchez@usal.es
Psicothema
|July 22, 2011
Summary
Spanish entrepreneurship research favors qualitative methods and focuses on the entrepreneurial process and small businesses. Limited international publication hinders global impact, despite potential contributions.
Area of Science:
- Business and Economics
- Sociology
Background:
- Entrepreneurship research in Spain has evolved significantly since 1977.
- Understanding the trajectory and focus of this research is crucial for its future development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze the body of research on entrepreneurship in Spain from 1977 to 2009.
- To identify key characteristics, methodologies, and thematic focuses of Spanish entrepreneurship studies.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive database was created by reviewing 471 scholarly works.
- Included are articles from national and international journals, and dissertations completed in Spain.
Main Results:
- A strong preference for qualitative methodologies and conceptual contributions.
- The entrepreneurial process and micro/small enterprises are dominant research themes.
- Spanish research demonstrates potential for distinct international contributions.
Conclusions:
- Spanish entrepreneurship research has unique characteristics that could enrich global scholarship.
- Challenges in knowledge dissemination and international publication strategies limit its wider impact.
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