Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Anadolu Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, cilt.26, sa.3, ss.200-222, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study aims to map the growth trends and thematic clusters in the academic literature focusing on factors affecting
the professional quality of life of social workers, such as stress management, burn out, compassion fatigue, and
secondary trauma. The research includes a bibliometrics analysis of 599 publications from 1981 to 2024. Data were
retrieved from the Web of Science database using keyword-based search methods. Co-citation analysis, keyword
analysis, and science mapping were conducted using VOSviewer software. The study reveals an annual growth rate of
33.56% in the literature, with the majority of publications originating from the United States, Israel, and Canada. Key
thematic clusters identified in the literature include burnout, compassion fatigue, shared trauma, and secondary trauma.
Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly contributed to an increase in relevant literature. There is a
need for intervention and training programs at both individual and institutional levels to enhance the professional
quality of life of social workers. The study provides a literature-based roadmap for researchers in this field.