A bibliometrics review of the journal mindfulness: science mapping the literature from 2012 to 2022.

A bibliometric analysis of 1,950 articles from the journal Mindfulness (2012–2022) reveals significant growth in annual publication volume, with research progression divided into three phases. The United States leads in publication output, researcher involvement, and institutional contributions. Keyword co-occurrence and reference co-citation analyses identify five main research clusters: mindfulness, meditation, depression, stress, and self-compassion. Mindfulness research in Taiwan's educational sector remains underdeveloped, highlighting a need for increased support in diverse thematic areas.

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Abstract

This study conducts a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science database on 1,950 articles published in the journal Mindfulness from 2012 to 2022. By constructing a knowledge graph, the research delineates the evolution, stages of development, and emerging trends in the field of mindfulness. Significant growth in the annual publication volume has been observed since 2012, with the research progression segmented into three distinct phases. The United States has emerged as a pivotal contributor to the field, dominating in terms of publication volume, researcher involvement, and institutional contributions. Through the application of keyword co-occurrence and reference co-citation analysis, five principal clusters were identified, focusing on mindfulness, meditation, depression, stress, and self-compassion, underscoring these as focal research areas. Furthermore, the exploration of mindfulness within the educational sphere in Taiwan is still nascent, signaling a critical need for bolstered research support in diverse thematic domains.