Antecedents of the Social Impact of Social Enterprises: A Systematic Review and Agenda for Future Research

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Despite growing research interest in the social impact of social enterprises (SEs), limited attention has been paid to the antecedents of social impact. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review of 52 extant studies that examine the antecedents of SEs’ social impact. The paper synthesizes the antecedents identified from prior work and categorizes them into individual- and organizational-level factors. Based on the findings, we develop a future research agenda to advance our knowledge of the antecedents of SEs’ social impact. A key research opportunity is to explore the social impact antecedents related to the institutional and external environment of SEs, an area that has been overlooked in the literature. In terms of practical implications, the study can be used to consider which factors policy makers and practitioners should focus on to develop strategies for improving the social impact of existing and future SEs.

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Quilloy, K., Newman, A., & Pyman, A. (2024). Antecedents of the Social Impact of Social Enterprises: A Systematic Review and Agenda for Future Research. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 53(3), 689–715. https://doi.org/10.1177/08997640231191794

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