The Antecedents and Driving Factors of Social Entrepreneurial Behavior in Saudi Arabia. A Systematic Literature Review from the Last Decade

• Published in: SAGE open Vol. 14; no. 2
• Main Authors: Osama, Al Jameel, Adam, Sabrinah
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.06.2024; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: Entrepreneurs; Literature reviews; Social entrepreneurship; Social responsibility; Saudi Arabia; social entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship ecosystem; social innovation; planned behavior; corporate social responsibility; social value
• ISSN: 2158-2440; 2158-2440
• DOI: 10.1177/21582440241257487

This study examines the factors and motivations behind social entrepreneurial behavior in Saudi Arabia, specifically highlighting the main findings. The research employs the Web of Science and Scopus databases to conduct a literature review following the PRISMA statement guidelines. Using the VOS viewer software, the analysis and identification of key terms result in three primary classifications. (1) The study of social entrepreneurial behavior and its consequences. (2) The examination of organizational dynamics and the creation of social value, including social innovation and corporate social responsibility. (3) The exploration of the relationship between the entrepreneurial ecosystem and planned behavioral constructs. The study explores Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote entrepreneurial development and tackle ongoing challenges like high unemployment rates. The research highlights the potential of social entrepreneurship to create positive societal change. The text emphasizes the importance of improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem by focusing on cultural factors, social networks, institutional frameworks, investment capital, and economic policies. The findings enhance our comprehension of planned behavior outcomes in the context of social entrepreneurial behavior in Saudi Arabia.