Frequency of Use of SDGS in Entrepreneurship Research
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47747/fmiic.v1i1.2180Abstract
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have gained attention for their societal importance and are being referenced in various contexts. In entrepreneurial research, they are often cited to tackle social issues. However, this differs in top-tier entrepreneurship journals, where references to SDGs are rare compared to the prevalent use of the concept of sustainability. This paper aims to explore how SDGs are treated in these journals and to provide guidance for future research in entrepreneurship. We analyze journals to see how SDGs are used in each paper. The findings show that while many articles mention SDGs, direct references to them are uncommon. This study highlights the challenge of fully addressing SDGs in entrepreneurial research. It also recognizes that this survey is just a snapshot, and results may change as we approach 2030, the target year for SDGs. There is ongoing debate on whether to define standards loosely or strictly based on SDGs. This survey is an interim report, and results may fluctuate as we near the significant milestone of 2030.
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