Mapping Publication Trends and Research Hotspots in Perinatal Grief: A 45-Year Bibliometric Analysis

Çoru K., SABANCI BARANSEL E., ÇELİK O. T., Baransel F.

Omega (United States), 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/00302228261449331
  • Dergi Adı: Omega (United States)
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, CINAHL, Education Abstracts, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Psycinfo, Violence & Abuse Abstracts, Social Sciences Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: bibliometrix, perinatal grief, research trends, science mapping, web of science
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of perinatal grief literature, drawing on 964 articles published between 1981 and 2025 in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Using R-bibliometrix and VOSviewer, it explores conceptual evolution and structural dynamics, identifying leading authors, countries, journals, keywords, and co-citation networks. Findings reveal a marked increase in publications since 2018, with the United States leading in research output and international collaboration. Despite this growth, the field lacks author-level specialization. Recent studies have increasingly focused on the psychological well-being of families affected by perinatal loss. This analysis contributes to understanding global research patterns and highlights emerging directions for future interdisciplinary inquiry in the field of perinatal grief.