A Bibliometric Examination of Leisure-Time Activities Tailored for Adults with Disabilities
Abstract
Leisure activity promote the functioning and well-being of adults with disabilities. This study objective was to methodically mapping the latest scientific research findings concerning leisure-time activities specifically designed for adults with disabilities. The study employed bibliometric analysis, a well-regarded method in academic literature known for its ability to thoroughly examine the scientific advancements within a particular subject area. To accomplish this, we gathered scholarly articles published up to December 2022 from the comprehensive Scopus database. Leveraging the robust analytical tool VOSviewer, we conducted a detailed co-citation analysis to identify the most frequently occurring keywords and the countries with the highest research productivity in the expansive field of leisure-time activities for adults with disabilities. The result revealed that the U.S is the most productive country, followed by European countries and Australia. In addition, disability, physical activity, exercise, rehabilitation, and multiple sclerosis are the main research topics of the field. The results of this research contribute to help researchers and provide input for stakeholders to gain a general understanding of the development of the leisure activity programmed for adults with disabilities.
Keywords:
Adults with disabilities, leisure-time, physical activity, bibliometricReferences
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