The Academic Visibility of Fathers of Children with Disabilities: A Bibliometric Analysis Using VOSviewer

Year 2025, Volume: 20 Issue: 2, 754 - 783, 27.12.2025

Burak Acar

https://doi.org/10.48145/gopsbad.1750574

Abstract

This study examines academic publications on fathers of children with disabilities through a bibliometric framework, identifying research trends, key authors, journals, institutions, countries, and scientific collaborations. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 253 publications indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) using VOSviewer software, applying performance analysis and science mapping techniques. Findings indicate that over half of the publications are concentrated in rehabilitation and special education, suggesting that fathers are primarily studied in relation to their children’s care needs and engagement with educational services. Universities and researchers from the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia exhibit strong academic influence, ranking highest in terms of publication output and link strength. The presence of 158 different journals highlights the multidisciplinary nature of this research area. However, the number of leading researchers remains limited, and strong collaborative networks among authors have not yet developed. In conclusion, applying a quantitative approach to a complex topic such as fatherhood can enhance academic interest, foster collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of theoretical and methodological frameworks in the field.

Keywords

Father , Children with Disabilities , Disabled , Bibliometrics , Web of Science

Engelli Çocuk Sahibi Babaların Akademik Görünürlüğü: VOSviewer ile Bibliyometrik Analiz

Abstract

Bu çalışma, engelli çocuk sahibi babalar üzerine yapılan akademik yayınları bibliyometrik bir çerçevede inceleyerek, bu alandaki araştırma eğilimlerini, yazar, dergi, kurum ve ülke analizleri ile birlikte bilimsel iş birliklerini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma, Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanında indekslenen 253 akademik yayının bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle değerlendirilmesine dayanmaktadır. VOSviewer yazılımı kullanılarak performans analizi ve haritalama teknikleri uygulanmıştır. Yayınların yarıdan fazlasının rehabilitasyon ve özel eğitim kategorisinde yoğunlaşması, engelli çocuk sahip babaların akademik literatürde daha çok çocuklarının dış destek gerektiren bakım süreçleri ve eğitim hizmetleriyle olan ilişkileri üzerinden ele alındığını göstermektedir. ABD, İngiltere, Kanada ve Avustralya’daki üniversiteler ve yazarların, yayın ve bağlantı gücü sıralamasında ilk sıralarda bulunarak akademik etki açısından belirgin bir üstünlüğe sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte akademik çalışmaların 158 farklı dergide yayınlanmış olması araştırma konusunun çok disiplinli bir yapıya sahip olduğu ve farklı akademik alanlar tarafından ele alındığını göstermektedir. Yayın sayısı açısından öne çıkan araştırmacı sayısının oldukça sınırlı olduğu ve yazarlar arasında güçlü bilimsel ağların oluşmadığı anlaşılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, babalık gibi karmaşık ve çok boyutlu bir konunun nicel boyutta ele alınması, akademik ilginin ve bilimsel iş birliklerinin artırılmasına, özgün araştırma alanlarının keşfedilmesine ve bu alandaki teorik ve metodolojik çerçevenin daha da geliştirilmesine katkı sağlayacaktır.

Keywords

Baba , Engelli Çocuk Sahibi , Engelli , Bibliyometri , Web of Science

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