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A bibliometric insight into women’s financial literacy : Future directions and trends

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pp. 2027–2043Vol. 45Issue 7October 2024DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1753XML
Received:
10 Apr 2024
Published Online:
19 Nov 2024
Article type:
Research Article
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EN
Article no.:
JIOS-1753
Pages:
2027–2043

Abstract

The research in this study involves extensive bibliometric analysis aimed at presenting the changing research landscape of women’s financial literacy. It utilizes information from 573 academic research papers listed in the Scopus database. The analysis traces the trends in publications from 1983 to 2024 and highlights the authors, journals, and countries that have made significant contributions to the field. Furthermore, it explores thematic clusters identified from keyword co-occurrence networks. The results indicate a notable growth in publications after 2013, especially from the United States and India, showcasing the growing universal recognition of the importance of financial literacy in advancing gender equality and financial inclusion. The Journal of Financial Counselling and Planning emerges as the most frequent publisher, while the Journal of Pension Economics and Financial demonstrates the highest citation impact. The main areas of research focus on, financial literacy, financial inclusion, and gender gaps, with significant concentrations in microfinance, financial habits, and decision-making procedures. This analysis provides a solid foundation for future research and essential insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance women’s financial autonomy and lessen gender disparities in financial literacy.

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