A1 Journal article (refereed)
Social Networks of Women in Organizations : Evolution of Research and Future Research Agenda (2023)

Shaymardanov, M., Heikkinen, S., & Lämsä, A.-M. (2023). Social Networks of Women in Organizations : Evolution of Research and Future Research Agenda. South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, 12(1), 97-112. https://doi.org/10.1177/22779779231154647

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Shaymardanov, Mukhammadyusuf; Heikkinen, Suvi; Lämsä, Anna-Maija

Journal or series: South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases

ISSN: 2277-9779

eISSN: 2321-0303

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 22/03/2023

Volume: 12

Issue number: 1

Pages range: 97-112

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Publication country: India

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/22779779231154647

Publication open access: Not open

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/91812

Abstract

This article carries out a literature review of research on social networks regarding women’s careers in the context of organizations and management for the period of 1970–2021. Our focus is on the conceptualization of social networks, understanding gender, and identification of the network effects that are important for women’s careers. The study enables us to create a comprehensive foundation of research knowledge conducted over several decades and build a profound base of suggestions for further research. Our analysis shows that the field has widened to include individual, organizational, and social environment viewpoints. The research on women’s social networks has evolved from establishing the field, to individualistic understanding, to accounting for sociocultural dynamics. The approach to gender has evolved from gender comparison to gender particularity and then contextualizing gender. Our suggestions for future research avenues include incorporating environmental aspects, virtual social networking, diversity, and leadership perspectives to improve women’s inclusion in social network research.

Keywords: career; gender; social networks; organisations (systems); literature surveys; leadership (activity)

Free keywords: social network; organization; career; literature review; gender; management

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2023

Preliminary JUFO rating: 1