Introducing Prosumption As an Analytical Tool for Innovation: From Systematic Review to an Integrative Research Agenda

Antonello Podda;davide luca arcidiacono;aLLISON mARIE lOCONTO

2023-01-01

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Abstract

The concept of “prosumption” is regaining attention, in particular in reference to challenges such as the digital and green transitions, and social innovation. In various fields ( from energy to mobility, from food to care services), knowledge, expertise and practices of prosumers are becoming increasingly essential in contemporary economy. This contribution aims to present a brief review on the evolution and implications of the concept of prosumption, especially in the field of economic sociology, sociology of organization, sociology of agriculture and food and isociology of professions. Such an introduction will provide the coordinates for the debate and the presentations that follow on specific analytical fields.