Mapping Social Well-being Research in Contemporary Workplaces: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis

Abstract

The objective of this investigation is to analyze the framework and progression of social well-being research, as well as recognize the underlying themes, contributions and emergent research orientations within the field. The data was collected Scopus database to conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications. The research investigated the patterns of keyword co-occurrence, country-level contributions, source influence, and publication trends. VOS Viewer was employed to conduct bibliometric mapping and visualization in order to identify the conceptual relationships and thematic clusters that underlie social well-being research. Social well-being is a central concept that is strongly associated with social support, social capital, psychological well-being, mental health, sustainability, community development, empowerment, and employee well-being. The results also suggest that there is a growing emphasis on social well-being in the context of evolving social relationships, sustainability, and digitally mediated environments. The study underscores the significance of enhancing social support, social connectedness, meaningful participation, recognition, and supportive workplace relationships as mechanisms for fostering social well-being. The results offer valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, HR professionals, and organizations that are interested in creating socially sustainable environments. This study offers a comprehensive overview of the intellectual landscape and evolution of social well-being research by incorporating publication trends, geographical patterns, and conceptual linkages. It also identifies opportunities for future research, particularly in the areas of social support, employee well-being, digital work environments, and social sustainability.