Mustika Fitri, Septian Willyanto, Sandey Tantra Paramitha, Hilmy Apriady, Slamet Raharjo, Muhammad Azhar Robbani, Nor Eeza Zainal Abidin
Background. The burgeoning field of sports disability research demands a thorough examination to delineate its evolving landscape and address existing gaps. Objectives. This study investigates trends and patterns in this field using a bibliometric analysis approach. Methods. Analyzing 987 articles published from 2013 to 2023, employing Scopus for data extraction and analysis. By visualizing co-authorship networks and keyword co-occurrences using VOSviewer, this research identifies prominent themes, influential authors, leading countries, and citation patterns within sports disability literature. Results. The analysis reveals increasing scholarly interest and contributions in physical education inclusion, Paralympics media portrayals, parasport participation narratives, and policy implications. Moreover, this study underscores the global impact of research from nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Conclusion. By synthesizing current trends and highlighting critical research gaps, this research provides a roadmap for future investigations, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and comprehensive database utilization to advance understanding and practice in sports disability research. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Sport Science Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia; Sport Science Study Program, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Robotics Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia; Sport Science Study Program, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
