Medidas de centralidade nas redes laborais e a dinâmica econômica do trabalho: uma análise sistemática da literatura

Abstract

This article presents a systematic literature review on labor networks within Labor Economics, examining how social networks have been conceptualized, modeled, and measured, as well as their effects on labor market outcomes. Based on 24 articles published between 2007 and 2025 and selected from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, the study combines bibliometric analysis with qualitative content analysis. The findings reveal the consolidation of a core body of research linking network structure and centrality metrics to outcomes such as employability, occupational mobility, wages, and labor market segmentation. The literature also indicates that networks may both expand opportunities and reproduce inequalities, depending on their configuration and the institutional context. The article highlights recurring methodological limitations and suggests avenues for future research, particularly with respect to peripheral labor markets and recent transformations in the world of work.