Religious tourism: a bibliometric and network analysis
ISSN: 1660-5373
Article publication date: 30 May 2023
Issue publication date: 26 March 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to highlight the theoretical foundations and future research directions in religious tourism and related topics from 2003 to 2023.
Design/methodology/approach
A total of 4,143 documents from Web of Science and Scopus databases related to religious tourism and pilgrimage were analysed using VOSviewer software.
Findings
The analysis illuminates a steady rise in religious tourism research. The most influential countries are the USA, the UK and Israel. Gendered studies, tourists’ perceptions and technology in religious tourism will be research hotspots, as predicted with keyword co-occurrence analysis.
Originality/value
This study thoroughly evaluates two decades of religious tourism literature through bibliometric and network analysis. It can help researchers comprehend religious tourism study more thoroughly and determine where to focus in future research.
目的
本研究强调了 2003–2023 年宗教旅游及相关主题的理论基础和未来研究方向。
设计/方法/途径
使用 VOSviewer 软件分析了来自 Web of Science 和 Scopus 数据库的与宗教旅游和朝圣相关的总共 4143 份文件。
调查结果
分析表明宗教旅游研究稳步上升。 最具影响力的国家是美国、英国和以色列。 正如关键词共现分析预测的那样, 宗教旅游中的性别研究、游客感知和宗教旅游技术将成为研究热点。
独创性/价值
本研究通过文献计量和网络分析彻底评估了二十年的宗教旅游文献。 它可以帮助研究人员更透彻地理解宗教旅游研究, 并确定未来研究的重点。
Propósito
Este estudio destaca los fundamentos teóricos y las futuras direcciones de investigación en turismo religioso y temas relacionados entre 2003 y 2023.
Diseño/metodología/enfoque
Se analizó un total de 4143 documentos de las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus relacionados con el turismo religioso y la peregrinación utilizando el software VOSviewer.
Hallazgos
El análisis ilumina un aumento constante en la investigación del turismo religioso. Los países más influyentes son Estados Unidos, Reino Unido e Israel. Los estudios de género, la percepción de los turistas y la tecnología en el turismo religioso en el turismo religioso serán puntos críticos de investigación como se predice con el análisis de co-ocurrencia de palabras clave.
Originalidad/valor
Este estudio evalúa minuciosamente dos décadas de literatura sobre turismo religioso a través de análisis bibliométrico y de redes. Puede ayudar a los investigadores a comprender el estudio del turismo religioso más a fondo y determinar dónde enfocarse en futuras investigaciones.
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Acknowledgements
Authors’ contribution.
Anirban Das is the first author. He played a major role in conducting this study. His role includes designing of the work, data collection, literature review, data analysis and interpretation, drafting the article and critical revision of the article.
Lt. Dr Rama Koteswara Rao Kondasani is a co-author. He played an important role in conducting this study. His role includes designing of the work, critical revision of the article and final approval of the version to be published.
Rupam Deb is a co-author he played an important role in conducting this study. His role includes data collection, data analysis and interpretation, drafting the article and critical revision of the article.
Citation
Das, A., Kondasani, R.K.R. and Deb, R. (2024), "Religious tourism: a bibliometric and network analysis", Tourism Review, Vol. 79 No. 3, pp. 622-634. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-08-2022-0387
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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