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- BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY BETWEEN 1894 AND 2024
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY BETWEEN 1894 AND 2024
Authors : Fırat Koç
Pages : 1540-1556
Doi:10.35379/cusosbil.1626079
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Publication Date : 2025-10-24
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature published in the field of evolutionary psychology between 1894 and 2024. Drawing on 9,679 publications indexed in the Scopus database, the analysis examines the distribution of publications by year, country, institution, author, and keyword to identify developmental trends in the discipline. Using VOSviewer software, the study visualizes co-authorship networks, citation patterns, and keyword clusters to map the intellectual landscape of the field. The results indicate that the highest publication output occurred in 2012, with journal articles being the dominant publication type (63.93%). The University of California, Los Angeles emerged as the most active institution, while T.K. Shackelford was identified as the most prolific author. “Bayes Factors” received the highest number of citations, and keywords such as “evolutionary psychology,” “adaptation,” and “cultural evolution” represented the field’s core focus areas. The findings highlight not only the theoretical richness of evolutionary psychology but also its responsiveness to contemporary issues such as COVID-19. Additionally, subtopics such as consumer behavior, social media engagement, and technology adaptation are analyzed through the lens of evolutionary motives, demonstrating the applied potential of the discipline. The study also reveals a Western-centric pattern in the literature and emphasizes the importance of fostering cross-cultural research to enhance global inclusivity. Overall, this bibliometric study provides both a historical account and a strategic roadmap for future inquiry, encouraging the diversification of theoretical perspectives, global collaboration, and the exploration of underrepresented motivational systems within evolutionary psychology.Keywords : Bibliyometrik Analiz, Atıf Analizi, Evrimsel Psikoloji, Anahtar Kelime Analizi, Bilimsel Haritalama.
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