MAPPING THE LANDSCAPE OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY AND ATHLETE PERFORMANCE: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF REPUTABLE INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

Vanagosi,  KD; Johansyah  Lubis; Taufik  Rihatno

Vanagosi, KD Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Johansyah Lubis Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Taufik Rihatno Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Keywords: sport psychology, athlete performance, bibliometric analysis, anxiety, mental imagery

Abstract

This study aims to map the research landscape in the field of sport psychology and athlete performance through a bibliometric analysis approach. A total of 579 articles published in reputable international journals during the period 2003–2023 were analyzed using VosViewers software. The results showed a significant increase in the number of publications in this field, especially in the last two decades. The most frequently appearing keywords were "anxiety," "performance," and "mental imagery," indicating a major focus on anxiety management and visualization strategies to enhance athlete performance. Network analysis revealed that researchers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia dominated the research, with close collaboration between major institutions. However, several research gaps were identified, including a lack of studies focusing on accuracy sports such as archery and shooting, minimal exploration of the use of technology such as Virtual Reality (VR) in psychological training, and a lack of attention to junior athletes and cross-cultural perspectives. This study provides theoretical contributions by mapping research trends and patterns, as well as practical contributions by identifying areas that require further exploration. Recommendations for future research include the development of studies on psychological interventions in accuracy sports, the use of modern technology in emotion management, and cross-cultural approaches in sports psychology.

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