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August 7, 2026Local Development & Society

The impact of livelihood transitions on rural India through the lens of five capitals: A systematic and bibliometric review

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EAEkuban Charles Aaron AdamsUniversity of GhanaMCMuralee Krishnan CAmrita Vishwa VidyapeethamPRP. P. Nikhil RajAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

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Systematic review assesses socio-economic impacts of livelihood transitions in rural India, indicating significant research gaps.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of livelihood transitions among smallholder farmers in rural India using a five capitals framework.
  • Systematic and bibliometric review of 41 articles
  • Analysis of shifts from agriculture to non-farm activities, migration, and urbanization
  • Focus on natural, physical, human, social, and financial capital
  • Significant gaps identified in research, particularly regarding gender-specific effects
  • Asset substitution aids flexibility for adapting resource bases under economic pressures
  • Complementarities enhance stability and resilience for smallholder farmers' livelihoods

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Adams et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758bc2847ab6d26c01f2f3https://doi.org/10.1080/26883597.2026.2709416
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