A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Aging and Leisure Activities from 2000 to 2023
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Research on aging and leisure activities shows a significant increase in publications since 2021. Key themes include physical activity, cognitive aging, and health promotion, indicating growing global interest.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Leisure Studies
- Bibliometrics
Background
- Physical and leisure activities are crucial for active aging.
- Scholarly attention to leisure activities among older adults has increased.
- Research trends and contributions in aging and leisure activities remain underexplored.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of scholarly contributions in aging and leisure activities.
- To identify research output trends, thematic focuses, and collaboration patterns.
- To understand the evolving landscape of research on aging and leisure.
Main Methods
- Bibliometric analysis of 443 articles from the Scopus database (2000-2023).
- Utilized bibliographical coupling networks and thematic analysis.
- Employed R and Biblioshiny for data analysis.
Main Results
- A notable surge in research output observed since 2021.
- Significant contributions from the United States and China.
- Identified core themes: physical activity, successful aging, and cognition.
Conclusions
- Scholarly discourse on aging and leisure is dynamic and expanding.
- Key themes include physical activity, cognitive aging, and health promotion.
- Evidence of increasing global collaboration in this interdisciplinary field.
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