A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GERONTECHNOLOGY: LITERATURE TRENDS, CITATION DYNAMICS, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 174 - 188, 30.07.2025

Aysun Danayiyen , Elem Eroğlu , Semra Baysan

https://doi.org/10.55050/sarad.1703653

Abstract

This study examines academic trends within the gerontechnology literature by evaluating core themes, author collaborations, and
scientific contributions across countries. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using data retrieved from the Web of Science database
and visualized through VOSviewer software. The study identifies prominent themes and influential authors in gerontechnology
research, while also mapping the structure of scientific collaborations among countries and institutions. The findings indicate that
countries such as China, the United States, and Malaysia have made significant contributions to the field, with institutions like Hong
Kong City University and Monash University hosting high-impact research. Keyword analysis reveals that terms such as "aging,"
"assistive technology," "quality of life," and "health promotion" demonstrate the strongest linkages, frequently associated with
concepts like "cognitive health," "fall prevention," and "enhancing quality of life." Recent research highlights the growing
multidisciplinary nature of gerontechnology, offering researchers meaningful insights and broadening its academic relevance.
Moreover, studies focused on developing technological solutions to promote the independence of older adults present valuable
resources for both academic and industry stakeholders. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current literature, this study
aims to guide future research in gerontechnology and support the development of strategic approaches to better address the evolving
needs of aging populations.

Keywords

gerontechnology , older adults , technology , ethics , bibliometrics

GERONTEKNOLOJİNİN BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ: LİTRATÜR TRENDLERİ, ATIF DİNAMİKLERİ VE GELECEK PERSPEKTİFLERİ

Abstract

Bu çalışma, ülkeler arasında temel temaları, yazar iş birliklerini ve bilimsel katkıları değerlendirerek geronteknoloji literatüründeki
akademik eğilimleri inceler. Web of Science veri tabanından alınan ve VOSviewer yazılımıyla görselleştirilen veriler kullanılarak
bibliyometrik bir analiz yürütülmüştür. Çalışma, geronteknoloji araştırmalarındaki önemli temaları ve etkili yazarları belirlerken,
ülkeler ve kurumlar arasındaki bilimsel iş birliklerinin yapısını da haritalamaktadır. Bulgular, Çin, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ve
Malezya gibi ülkelerin alana önemli katkılarda bulunduğunu ve Hong Kong Şehir Üniversitesi ve Monash Üniversitesi gibi kurumların
yüksek etkili araştırmalara ev sahipliği yaptığını göstermektedir. Anahtar kelimeler analizi, "yaşlanma", "destekleyici teknoloji",
"yaşam kalitesi" ve "sağlık promosyonu" gibi terimlerin, sıklıkla "bilişsel sağlık", "düşme önleme" ve "yaşam kalitesini artırma" gibi
kavramlarla ilişkilendirilen en güçlü bağlantıları gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Son araştırmalar, geronteknolojinin giderek artan
disiplinler arası doğasını vurgulayarak araştırmacılara anlamlı içgörüler sunmakta ve akademik önemini genişletmektedir. Ayrıca,
yaşlı yetişkinlerin bağımsızlığını desteklemek için teknolojik çözümler geliştirmeye odaklanan çalışmalar hem akademik hem de
endüstri paydaşları için değerli kaynaklar sunmaktadır. Mevcut literatürün kapsamlı bir genel görünümünü sağlayarak, bu çalışma
geronteknolojideki gelecekteki araştırmalara rehberlik etmeyi ve yaşlanan nüfusların değişen ihtiyaçlarını daha iyi karşılamak için
stratejik yaklaşımların geliştirilmesini desteklemeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Keywords

geronteknoloji , yaşlı yetişkinler , teknoloji , etik , bibliyometri

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