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Eudaimonia: Concept, review and research agenda
1Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Acta Psychologica
|April 10, 2026
Summary
This study maps the intellectual landscape of eudaimonia research using bibliometrics. It reveals a growing, interdisciplinary body of work on this Aristotelian concept in social sciences.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- Psychology
Background:
- Eudaimonia, originating from Aristotelian ethics, is increasingly studied in social sciences.
- Systematic reviews on the evolution and application of eudaimonic concepts are limited.
- This research addresses the need for a comprehensive overview of eudaimonia literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the intellectual structure and evolution of eudaimonia research.
- To identify key authors, sources, countries, organizations, and keywords in the field.
- To synthesize findings into a conceptual model of eudaimonia.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 2319 documents (1980-2024) from Scopus and Web of Science.
- Scoping review of 517 articles (2021-2025) across psychology, ethics, business, and education.
- Utilized Bibliometrix R package and VOSviewer for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Eudaimonia research is characterized by steady growth and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Key research domains include psychology, occupational science, ethics, business, and education.
- A conceptual model highlighting eudaimonia's multidimensionality was developed.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive map of eudaimonia research trends and structures.
- It underscores the interdisciplinary and evolving nature of eudaimonia studies.
- The developed conceptual model aids in understanding the multifaceted concept of eudaimonia.
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