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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
The 100 most-cited articles on bibliotherapy: a bibliometric analysis
Zheng Xu1, Ru Liu2, Liping Guo1
1Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Science, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence-Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
This study presents the first scientometric analysis of bibliotherapy research from 1980-2020. The United States leads in publications, with key themes including depression and anxiety applications.
Area of Science:
- Bibliotherapy
- Art Therapy
- Psychology
Background:
- Bibliotherapy is a recognized component of art therapy with a substantial publication record.
- No prior scientometric studies have systematically analyzed the development and research trends in bibliotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric investigation of bibliotherapy research from 1980 to 2020.
- To identify key trends, influential institutions, authors, and emerging research areas.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 703 articles published between 1980-2020.
- Utilized Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE, SSCI, A&HCI).
- Employed VOSviewer for network analysis of countries, institutions, authors, and keyword clustering.
Main Results:
- The United States is the leading country in bibliotherapy research.
- Linköping University is the most productive institution, and the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology is the most productive journal.
- Key research themes include applications in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, and aphasia.
Conclusions:
- This review offers a quantitative and qualitative overview of bibliotherapy research, serving as a valuable reference for future studies.
- Highlights the need for continued research into bibliotherapy efficacy and implementation strategies.
