Mental health in the context of occupational health and safety: Bibliometric trends and future perspectives

Authors : Rabia Akdoğan

Pages : 524-536

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Publication Date : 2026-01-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aims to systematically map the research landscape at the intersection of mental health and occupational health and safety (OHS), examining how the relationship between these two domains has evolved over time. Materials and Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 1,493 publications indexed in the Web of Science database between 1996 and 2025. The analysis identified major publication trends, research hotspots, and influential authors through performance and network mapping techniques, providing a visual representation of the field’s intellectual and conceptual structure. Results: The findings indicate that mental health remains a central theme within OHS research, with increasing attention to specific occupational groups, innovative research methodologies, and social challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, studies have shifted from general occupational risk assessments toward integrated approaches emphasizing psychosocial well-being, workplace resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Conclusion: Although limited by its exclusive reliance on bibliometric data, this study offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving research on mental health within OHS. It highlights the growing importance of incorporating mental well-being into occupational safety frameworks and organizational policies. The results provide valuable guidance for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to promote sustainable, health-oriented workplace practices. References: 1. Abdullah, K. H., & Sofyan, D. (2023). Machine Learning in Safety and Health Research: A Scientometric Analysis. International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM), 21(1), 17–37. 2. Andres, A. (2009). Measuring Academic Research: How to Undertake a Bibliometric Study (1st edition). Chandos Publishing. 3. Aria, M., & Cuccurullo, C. (2017). Bibliometrix: An R-tool for comprehensive science mapping analysis. Journal of Informetrics, 11(4), 959–975. 4. Aust, B., Rugulies, R., Skakon, J., Scherzer, T., & Jensen, C. (2007). Psychosocial work environment of hospital workers: Validation of a comprehensive assessment scale. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 44(5), 814–825. 5. Biswas, B., Sultana, Z., Priovashini, C., Ahsan, Md. N., & Mallick, B. (2021). The emergence of residential satisfaction studies in social research: A bibliometric analysis. Habitat International, 109, 102336. 6. Bond, F. W., & Bunce, D. (2003). The Role of Acceptance and Job Control in Mental Health, Job Satisfaction, and Work Performance. Journal of Applied Psychology, 88(6), 1057–1067. 7. Bowler, R. M., Harris, M., Li, J., Gocheva, V., Stellman, S. D., Wilson, K., Alper, H., Schwarzer, R., & Cone, J. E. (2012). Longitudinal mental health impact among police responders to the 9/11 terrorist attack. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 55(4), 297–312. 8. Chadegani, A. A., Salehi, H., Yunus, M. M., Farhadi, H., Fooladi, M., Farhadi, M., & Ebrahim, N. A. (2013). A Comparison between Two Main Academic Literature Collections: Web of Science and Scopus Databases. Asian Social Science, 9(5), Article 5.
Keywords : İş Sağlığı, Ruh Sağlığı, Bibliyometrik Analiz, İş Yeri Psikolojisi, Mesleki Stres

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