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TY - JOUR
T1 - Identity in Family Firms
T2 - Toward an Integrative Understanding
AU - Bettinelli, Cristina
AU - Lissana, Elena
AU - Bergamaschi, Mara
AU - De Massis, Alfredo
PY - 2022/12/1
Y1 - 2022/12/1
N2 - To take stock of the literature on identity in family firms (IFF), we examine 122 journal articles published between 2006 and 2020. We then develop a thematic map to help scholars understand the structure of IFF studies and the direction that IFF research is taking. Providing a consistent vocabulary and categorization, the thematic map serves to strengthen the IFF conceptualization and locates potential ambiguities and fragmentation. Thereafter, we analyze the antecedents, outcomes, and contingencies of the different themes identified. Drawing on this foundation, we identify gaps and suggest new directions and stimuli for future research.
AB - To take stock of the literature on identity in family firms (IFF), we examine 122 journal articles published between 2006 and 2020. We then develop a thematic map to help scholars understand the structure of IFF studies and the direction that IFF research is taking. Providing a consistent vocabulary and categorization, the thematic map serves to strengthen the IFF conceptualization and locates potential ambiguities and fragmentation. Thereafter, we analyze the antecedents, outcomes, and contingencies of the different themes identified. Drawing on this foundation, we identify gaps and suggest new directions and stimuli for future research.
KW - systematic literature review
KW - identity
KW - family firm
KW - ontology
U2 - 10.1177/08944865221113675
DO - 10.1177/08944865221113675
M3 - Journal article
VL - 35
SP - 383
EP - 414
JO - Family Business Review
JF - Family Business Review
SN - 0894-4865
IS - 4
ER -