Research Network of Publications on Sports and Economics

Abstract

In recent years, sports have transcended being just an entertainment industry and have started to have a significant impact on the global economy. This transformation, along with the increase in the economic effects of sports, demonstrates the rapid rise in research conducted in the field of sports economics. The aim of this study is to examine the research network of publications related to sports and economics available in the Web of Science (WoS) database. In the study, bibliometric analysis is conducted using tools such as VOSviewer, Bibliometrix R and Sankey diagrams to identify authors, international collaborations, citation trends and thematic developments. The data was obtained from the WoS database in November 2024 and a total of 739 publications between 1971 and 2024 were analyzed. The first study on this topic was conducted in 1971 and since then, research in the field of sports economics has shown significant development. The findings reveal that sports economics research is increasingly becoming more interdisciplinary. It has been observed that studies in this field interact with various areas such as tourism, management and digital technology. The study highlights a noticeable shift toward new topics, such as virtual reality, digital fan engagement and sustainability. The integration of sports economics with communication technologies, particularly through metaverse platforms, presents new opportunities and challenges. The way data obtained from metaverse environments can be integrated into sports-related economic analyses stands out as a promising direction for future research. Future research could focus more on sports economics in developing countries. This study provides a comprehensive review by mapping the relationship between sports and economics over a span of several decades and offers an important reference for interdisciplinary research in this field.

Keywords

• Bibliometrics
• Economics
• Sport economics
• Web of science

Spor ve Ekonomi Üzerine Yapılan Yayınların Araştırma Ağı

Abstract

Son yıllarda spor, sadece bir eğlence endüstrisi olmanın ötesine geçerek küresel ekonomi üzerinde önemli bir etki yaratmaktadır. Bu dönüşüm, sporun ekonomik etkilerindeki artışla birlikte, spor ekonomisi alanında yapılan araştırmaların hızla arttığını göstermektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Web of Science (WoS) veritabanında yer alan spor ve ekonomi ile ilgili yayınların araştırma ağını incelemektir. Çalışmada, yazarlar, uluslararası işbirlikleri, alıntı eğilimleri ve tematik gelişmeleri belirlemek amacıyla VOSviewer, Bibliometrix R ve Sankey diyagramları gibi araçlar kullanılarak bibliyometrik analiz yapılmıştır. Veriler, 2024 yılı Kasım ayında WoS veritabanından alınmış olup, 1971-2024 yılları arasında toplamda 739 yayın analiz edilmiştir. Konuyla ilgili ilk çalışma ise 1971 yılında yapılmış olup, o günden bugüne kadar spor ekonomisi alanındaki araştırmalar önemli bir gelişim göstermiştir. Bulgular, spor ekonomisi araştırmalarının giderek daha fazla disiplinlerarası bir yapı kazandığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu alandaki çalışmaların, turizm, yönetim ve dijital teknoloji gibi farklı alanlarla etkileşim içinde olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Çalışma, sanal gerçeklik, dijital taraftar etkileşimi ve sürdürülebilirlik gibi yeni konulara doğru belirgin bir kayış olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Spor ekonomisi ile iletişim teknolojilerinin birleşimi, özellikle metaverse platformları üzerinden, yeni fırsatlar ve zorluklar sunmaktadır. Metaverse ortamlarından elde edilen verilerin, sporla ilgili ekonomik analizlere nasıl entegre edilebileceği, gelecekteki araştırmalar için umut verici bir yön olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, gelişmekte olan ülkelerde spor ekonomisine daha fazla odaklanabilir. Bu çalışma, spor ve ekonomi arasındaki ilişkiyi beş on yıllık bir zaman diliminde haritalayarak kapsamlı bir inceleme sunmakta ve bu alanda yapılacak disiplinlerarası araştırmalar için önemli bir referans sağlamaktadır.

Keywords

• Bibliyometri
• Ekonomi
• Spor ekonomisi
• Web of science

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