A bibliometric review of women on corporate boards: Trends and future directions Dr. Paul Jyoti1 1Associate Professor, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi Online published on 7 March, 2024. Abstract Purpose The LODR 2015 in India has widened the move of gender diveristy with not only merely the presence of women on board but also the new legislation mandates presence of one non-executive female on the board of director in India. With such new regulations and research focussing on role of women and their impact on various dimensions, it becomes pertinent to explore the vast literature about gender diversity on corporate boards. The purpose of this paper is to do a bibliometric analysis and nd out trends in this area. Design/Methodology/Approach The paper has taken 959 papers from Web of Science to present a Bibliometric review. The study is a novel attempt to nd out the growth trajectory in this area and to decipher new avenues for research. Findings Afer data analysis, it is found that the utmost contribution in Women on corporate board is obtained from Journal articles. It is observed that the publications are steadily increasing but their dimensions have changed, focussing particularly on the role of women on corporate boards on rm performance to newer areas as to their role on environment and social issues. The thematic map reveals niche areas like gender diversity and its impact on CSR being lately researched upon by researchers. Researchers were initially focussing on gender differences, gender diversity and rm performance and now newer variables in relation to women on corporate boards are being studied upon. Originality/Value Ten most productive countries in terms of scientiproduction were identid. USA, UK, Spain are the three countries producing maximum research in this domain. The bibliometric study also found proliauthors producing in this domain. The paper contributes to reviewing a three-decade old topic with the latest research works in the area. Top Keywords Women, Gender Diversity, Board, Science Mapping. Top |