Skip to the main content

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.2478/bsrj-2023-0008

Lifelong Education in Economics, Business and Management Research: Literature Review

Ivana Vrdoljak orcid id orcid.org/0009-0002-2655-8961


Full text: english pdf 1.106 Kb

page 153-172

downloads: 168

cite


Abstract

Background: Lifelong education includes formal and nonformal forms of learning during an individual's life cycle for the conscious and continuous development of one's quality and the quality of life in society. Objectives: The goal of the research is to identify the most frequent research topics related to lifelong education in economics, business, and management research using a systematic literature review. Methods/Approach: The study analysed 272 lifelong education papers in Business, Management, and Economics journals using bibliometric analysis, text mining, and Provalis Wordstat content analysis, identifying frequent journals, authors, nations, and funding entities. Results: Research on lifelong education, focusing on older adults, critical thinking, quality of life, poverty reduction, professional training, and human capital, is primarily published in the International Journal of Lifelong Education. Four clusters have been identified. Conclusions: The number of lifelong education papers is increasing, primarily published in educational journals. The most common keywords highlight its focus on human capital, supporting economic and social development.

Keywords

lifelong education; bibliometric analysis; topic mining; economic and business; cluster analysis

Hrčak ID:

307896

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/307896

Publication date:

12.9.2023.

Visits: 468 *