RT Journal Article
T1 Board gender diversity in cooperatives:  a review and research agenda
A1 Fernández Guadaño, Josefina
A1 Meliá Martí, Elena
A1 Tormo Carbó, Guillermina
AB Purpose: This research combines bibliometric analysis with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of Board Gender Diversity (BGD) in Social Economy (SE) enterprises, particularly cooperatives, to address the status of women in corporate governance. This study highlights key areas and topics in the field of BGD. Methodology: The methodology combines a bibliometric study, based on the Scopus database, with SLR. The PRISMA flow chart was followed during the data collection process. The main topics, authors, journals, countries, and institutions in this field were identified from scientific mapping. Findings: Thus, the findings allow us to conclude that gender diversity is a less explored field in the case of cooperative enterprises than in investor-owned firms (IOFs), where there is greater empirical evidence. However, in recent years, SE enterprises have acquired greater interest. Unexplored topics are identified, such as the critical mass of women on the boards of cooperatives, the social impact of BGD, and the effects of the quality of the BGD leadership on performance. Originality: This study provides an overview of women's governance in SE enterprises, a field in need of further research and empirical evidence. The results can help increase women's presence on these enterprises' boards.
PB Emerald
SN 0144-333X
YR 2025
FD 2025-07-29
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/124451
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/124451
LA eng
NO Fernández-Guadaño, J., Meliá-Martí, E., & Tormo-Carbó, G. (2025). Board gender diversity in cooperatives: A review and research agenda. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-08-2024-0387
NO Ministerio de Igualdad (España)
DS Docta Complutense
RD 19 mar 2026