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Green Jobs: Bibliometric Review
Łukasz Jarosław Kozar1, Adam Sulich2,3
1Department of Labour and Social Policy, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz, ul. Rewolucji 1905 r. No 37, 90-214 Lodz, Poland.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 25, 2023
Summary
This study clarifies the definition of Green Jobs (GJs) by analyzing scientific literature. It identifies key research areas and influential directions in the evolving field of sustainable employment.
Area of Science:
- Labor Economics
- Sustainable Development Studies
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- The concept of Green Jobs (GJs) lacks a consistent definition, with terms like green collars and sustainable employment causing ambiguity.
- Understanding the scope and definition of GJs is crucial as Sustainable Development (SD) transitions into practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify keyword-driven research areas concerning Green Jobs (GJs) within the Scopus scientific literature.
- To analyze the consistency of GJ definitions and map influential research directions.
Main Methods:
- A Structured Literature Review (SLR) with specific queries was employed to explore the Scopus database.
- Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer software was conducted on search results to map keyword co-occurrences, identify highly cited publications, and leading authors.
Main Results:
- The study identified main co-occurring keyword clusters related to GJs, presented in graphical and tabular forms.
- Bibliometric mapping revealed the most influential research directions within the field of Green Jobs.
- Green self-employment and green entrepreneurship were highlighted as pivotal components of green economy development.
Conclusions:
- The research provides a clear contextualization of Green Jobs' meaning in the labor market.
- Findings can guide researchers in identifying research gaps and understanding the state-of-the-art in Green Jobs.
- Results offer valuable insights for policymakers and decision-makers regarding sustainable employment.
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