FUTURE PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL CAPITAL RESEARCH AND SOCIAL INNOVATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

This study aimed to carry out a Systematic Literature Review (RSL) on the themes of Social Capital (CS) and Social Innovation (SI) in to identify and reflect on existing research gaps. The Scopus database was used, covering the period 2014 to 2021, totaling 10,739 publications. After screening the abstracts, objectives, titles, keywords, and words related to the subject, 16 articles were selected for qualitative analysis. It was observed that there is ample space for research on social capital and social innovation, enabling studies in various environments. Particularly, in the perspectives of social innovation that emerge from difficulties related to the environment, social and economic, in addition to offering opportunities for research that uses triangulation of methods. These methods can capture how elements of social capital promote social innovation in different contexts, using diverse research instruments and techniques. It is concluded that there is a universe of research possibilities involving social capital and social innovation, with several approaches to be explored. Therefore, our review not only contributes to the academic understanding of the topic, but also has the potential to impact practices and policies in various spheres of society, promoting a more effective use of social capital to drive social innovation.