Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
September 2025

Articles

Entrepreneurial resilience in times of crisis: A bibliometric analysis

Published 2025-09-30

  • Brahim Aaouid
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  • Abdellah Elboussadi
    • ,
  • Omar Boubker

Brahim Aaouid
National School of Commerce and Management, Hassan II University

Abdellah Elboussadi
National School of Commerce and Management, Hassan II University

Omar Boubker
Faculty of Law, Economics, and Social Sciences of Tangier (FSJES), Abdelmalek Essaâdi University

Abstract

Objective: The study aims to map out and explore the body of knowledge related to the topic of entrepreneurial resilience in times of crisis.

Research Design & Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications selected from Scopus. In all, we identified 291 articles concerning entrepreneurial resilience were identified, appearing in 156 journals and authored by 782 contributors affiliated with 160 institutions in 67 countries. The documents were analysed using VOSviewer software.

Findings: This study reveals an increasing trend in publications, with a notable surge from 2020 onward, likely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact.

Implications & Recommendations: This study contributes to the understanding of entrepreneurial resilience during times of crisis, providing essential guidance to both researchers and practitioners. On the academic level, it highlights the distribution and current trends in research, providing a solid framework for exploring new future directions. From a practical standpoint, it offers valuable recommendations to managers and practitioners, enabling them to make informed decisions to strengthen the resilience of their businesses in a constantly evolving environment.

Contribution & Value Added: The study significantly contributes by offering a complete overview of the existing studies concerning entrepreneurial resilience, providing valuable insights and a clearer understanding of the current landscape and emerging trends.

Keywords

resilience , entrepreneurship, crisis, innovation, Covid-19 , bibliometric analysis

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Author Biography

Brahim Aaouid

PhD student in management sciences, Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Economics, Innovation, and Management of Organisations (LIREIMO), National School of Business and Management, Hassan II University, Morocco. His research interests include entrepreneurial bricolage and organisational resilience.

Abdellah Elboussadi

Associate Professor at the National School of Business and Management. Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Economics, Innovation, and Management of Organisations (LIREIMO), Hassan II University, Morocco. His research interests include intangible capital, organisational resilience, and the performance of SMEs.

Omar Boubker

Associate Professor of management at the Faculty of Law, Economics, and Social Sciences of Tangier (FSJEST), Management, Innovation and Governance of Organizations Research Team (ER-MIGO), Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Morocco. His research interests focus on marketing and entrepreneurship.

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