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Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature

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Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the theoretical evolution and conceptual integrity of the phenomenon of meaningful work within the organizational context. The phenomenon of meaningful work is examined in this study using bibliometric analysis. It seeks to answer three primary research questions: (1) Which themes are prominent in the meaningful work literature, and how have these themes evolved? (2) Which countries, institutions, and researchers are prominent in the literature, and what is the distribution of leadership in terms of academic productivity? (3) Given the existing gaps in the meaningful work literature, which areas/topics should future research focus on? The research sample comprises 173 publications, published in Scopus and Web of Science databases, between 2000 and 2024. Citation analysis, h-index, Lotka's Law, thematic mapping, and co-authorship network analyses were applied in the analysis using Biblioshiny (R-based bibliometric analysis software). The findings indicate that studies on meaningful work have increased since 2016-2017 and have begun to gain traction in the literature by 2021. Despite the growth in publications, the field remains young and fragmented. Analyses of international collaboration networks indicate that the United States, India, and China are leading the field. At the same time, Türkiye lags in terms of academic productivity. Network analyses reveal that meaningful work is not a singular concept; it has become a central theme within a broader conceptual ecosystem that encompasses job design, employee engagement, psychological empowerment, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and values. The study presents current research trends in meaningful work research and offers recommendations that serve as guidelines for future research.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Politika ve Yönetim (Diğer) , Endüstriyel ve Örgütsel Psikoloji (İnsan Faktörleri Dahil)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

29 Kasım 2025

Kabul Tarihi

17 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Göç, K. (2025). Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature. Aksaray Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 9(2), 363-386. https://doi.org/10.38122/ased.1832289
AMA
1.Göç K. Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature. ASED. 2025;9(2):363-386. doi:10.38122/ased.1832289
Chicago
Göç, Kubilayhan. 2025. “Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature”. Aksaray Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 9 (2): 363-86. https://doi.org/10.38122/ased.1832289.
EndNote
Göç K (01 Aralık 2025) Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature. Aksaray Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 9 2 363–386.
IEEE
[1]K. Göç, “Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature”, ASED, c. 9, sy 2, ss. 363–386, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.38122/ased.1832289.
ISNAD
Göç, Kubilayhan. “Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature”. Aksaray Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 9/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 363-386. https://doi.org/10.38122/ased.1832289.
JAMA
1.Göç K. Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature. ASED. 2025;9:363–386.
MLA
Göç, Kubilayhan. “Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature”. Aksaray Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 9, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 363-86, doi:10.38122/ased.1832289.
Vancouver
1.Kubilayhan Göç. Research Trends and Thematic Patterns in the Conceptualization of Meaningful Work: A Bibliometric Analysis of International Literature. ASED. 01 Aralık 2025;9(2):363-86. doi:10.38122/ased.1832289