Bibliometric review and VOS Viewer analysis of the literature on elderly drivers

Authors

  • Bruno Lins Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
  • Elizabeth dos Santos Lins Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas- Uncisal, Brasil.
  • Marcelo Maia GOVCOPP & DCSPT, FACHUCA, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51896/rilcods.v6i55.521

Keywords:

bibliometric review, literature analysis, Scopus database, VOS Viewer, elderly drivers, population ageing, research trends, thematic groups

Abstract

The increasing proportion of elderly drivers in the global population has sparked significant research interest in understanding the challenges and implications associated with this demographic group. This study presents a bibliometric review and VOS Viewer analysis of the literature focused on elderly drivers, using data collected from the Scopus database. The aim of this review is to explore the main themes and trends in the literature, thus offering an insight into the landscape of existing knowledge in this domain. The bibliometric review covers a comprehensive collection of academic articles published up to the year 2023, using specific search criteria with the keywords "older drivers". The search was restricted to peer-reviewed journal and conference articles published up to 16 June 2023 in the English language. A total of 2,037 studies were identified and analysed to understand the research landscape. Various bibliometric indicators such as publication trends, authorship patterns, journal distribution and citation patterns were examined to assess the overall growth and development of the field. In addition, using VOS Viewer software, a co-occurrence network analysis was performed to identify thematic groups and their interrelationships in the literature. This analysis facilitated the visualisation of research themes, allowing an exploration of the most prevalent topics, research collaborations and emerging areas of interest. Key topic areas, such as cognitive decline and driving performance, road safety interventions, policy considerations and technological advances, were identified and analysed in detail. The results of this bibliometric review shed light on the state of the art of research on elderly drivers, highlighting the evolution of the field over time and identifying gaps for future research. The analysis also provides an overview of the main contributors and their collaborations, indicating potential avenues for interdisciplinary research. Furthermore, the identification of emerging topics and mapping of research groups present valuable information for researchers, policy makers and stakeholders who intend to develop specific interventions and policies in the field of safety and mobility of elderly drivers. By synthesising existing literature and analysing research trends, this bibliometric review and VOS Viewer analysis contribute to the understanding of research on elderly drivers. The results provide a basis for future research efforts, policy development and interventions aimed at improving the safety and well-being of elderly drivers.

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2024-05-23

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Lins, B., dos Santos Lins, E., & Maia, M. (2024). Bibliometric review and VOS Viewer analysis of the literature on elderly drivers. Desarrollo Sustentable, Negocios, Emprendimiento Y Educación, 6(55), 18–33. https://doi.org/10.51896/rilcods.v6i55.521

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