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Tracing the Footprints of Quality of Life and Tourism Research in the Scholarly Literature: A Bibliometric Analysis

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  • Şule Ardiç Yeti̇ş

    (Nevsehir Hacı Bektas Veli University)

  • Irem Yildirim

    (Nevsehir Hacı Bektas Veli University)

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to examine the current literature on the connection between tourism and quality of life in the Web of Science database. A total of 154 relevant studies were analyzed using predetermined criteria to identify primary areas for assessment and evaluation. The scientific articles were subsequently scrutinized via the VOSviewer software on 20 October 2023 to determine key parameters for analysis and interpretation. The research has revealed that in 2019, the highest number of studies on tourism and quality of life were conducted, with the most cited study being from 2022. Most of the studies on this topic comprise of articles in English publications, with frequently used keywords including “quality of life”, “tourism” and “tourism development”. Based on the findings, the following results were obtained. The highest number of publications and cooperation related to quality of life and tourism are contributed by the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China. “Tourism Management” journal has been the foremost contributor to the literature concerning quality of life and tourism. In this investigation, a neutral evaluation of worldwide research on tourism and its effects on quality of life was carried out. In this context, the research offers a thorough evaluation of quality of life and tourism, outlining opportunities for further investigation.

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  • Şule Ardiç Yeti̇ş & Irem Yildirim, 2024. "Tracing the Footprints of Quality of Life and Tourism Research in the Scholarly Literature: A Bibliometric Analysis," Journal of Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, Cinturs - Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, University of Algarve, vol. 12(2), pages 130-144.
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    • Z30 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - General
    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development
    • Z39 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Other

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