Tourism Research on Environmental Justice: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors : Zişan Korkmaz Özcan, Sevınj Isayeva

Pages : 410-438

Doi:10.21076/vizyoner.1564649

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Publication Date : 2025-05-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Tourism plays a significant role in economic development and job creation; however, it also causes environmental changes and impacts local communities. Research conducted from an environmental justice perspective is crucial to promote resource conservation and protect the rights of local populations. The study aims to review the literature on environmental justice in the tourism sector, contribute to the knowledge base, and examine the social and academic implications of the findings. A bibliometric analysis of 86 studies indexed in the WoS database (1999–2024) is conducted to identify leading journals, authors, countries, keywords, and themes. The findings reveal a substantial increase in research in this field, with the United States emerging as a key contributing country. Prominent themes include social and environmental justice, equity, ecotourism, urban contexts, ethics, conservation studies, and ethnographic research. The study underscores the importance of environmental justice in tourism and offers valuable insights to guide future research and policymaking processes.
Keywords : Çevresel Adalet, Turizm, Politika, Bibliyometrik Analiz

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