Raya Sulistyowati, Farij Ibadil Maula, Angga Martha Mahendra, Dhiyan Septa Wihara, Ratih Amelia, Ronald Patrick Costantin Fanggidae
The intersection of entrepreneurial passion and sustainable entrepreneurship is a critical yet fragmented domain of research, with a limited understanding of how different types of passion affect triple bottom line performance. Existing research provides limited evidence on the differential effects of obsessive passion versus harmonious passion on triple bottom line performance Despite growing recognition of entrepreneurial passion's importance in venture success, its role in sustainable entrepreneurship contexts remains poorly understood, particularly regarding how different passion types (obsessive vs. harmonious) differentially affect triple bottom line performance (economic, social, environmental) in the context of social and sustainable entrepreneurship. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a comprehensive systematic literature and network analysis (SLNA) that integrates empirical evidence synthesis with bibliometric analysis to map the research landscape, identify knowledge gaps, and prioritize evidence-based research. This study conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines with Scopus search covering publication years 2010-2024, analyzing 18 studies that met strict PICO inclusion criteria (16,847 participants). The bibliometric component used VOSviewer for the analysis of the keyword co-occurrence network of 188 full publications, identifying thematic clusters and temporal evolutions. The systematic review showed a consistent positive effect of entrepreneurial passion on social impact performance, with self-efficacy as the main mediating mechanism. The bibliometric analysis identified 13 thematic clusters with an evolution from theoretical foundations (2016-2018) to practical applications (2021-2024). The integration of SLNA reveals a strong convergence between empirical and thematic gaps, highlighting the scope limitations of existing research. This study provides strong empirical evidence for the role of passion in driving social impact, while also revealing critical gaps in passion type differentiation and the comprehensive measurement of the triple bottom line. The SLNA methodology helps identify network-based research priorities and provides strategic insights for future research collaboration, policy development, and theoretical integration in sustainable entrepreneurship. © 2025, IPMEDIA SDN BHD. All rights reserved.
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Indonesia
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