The Use of Positive Psychotherapy in Nursing Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Kübra Gülırmak Güler

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The Use of Positive Psychotherapy in Nursing Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors:

Kübra Gülırmak Güler

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.823-831

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

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2001351867

pISSN:

2146-9954

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 This study aims to examine the use of positive psychotherapy in nursing research through a bibliometric analysis method. Bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping techniques were employed in the research. Data were collected from the Web of Science database on December 28, 2024, focusing on studies conducted between 2008 and 2024. The data search was conducted using the English keywords Positive Psychotherapy, Positive Psychological Interventions, Positive Psychology, Nursing, and Mental Health, targeting nursing-related fields, resulting in 249 publications. Software such as VOSviewer, Bibliotext, and Excel were used to visualize and map data during the analysis process. The findings revealed that the most commonly used keywords were positive psychology, depression, and stress. The most active countries in author collaboration were China and the USA, while the UK, Canada, and Australia also stood out with strong collaborations. Furthermore, it was determined that the journal Frontiers in Psychology published the highest number of articles n9 related to positive psychotherapy. The bibliometric analysis results demonstrate a significant increase in studies based on positive psychotherapy in nursing research in recent years, though they are still not at the desired level. The broader application of positive psychotherapy in nursing education and clinical interventions could provide an effective tool for preventing psychosocial issues and addressing existing problems. Further studies in this field will strengthen mental health support approaches in nursing.

 This study aims to examine the use of positive psychotherapy in nursing research through a bibliometric analysis method. Bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping techniques were employed in the research. Data were collected from the Web of Science database on December 28, 2024, focusing on studies conducted between 2008 and 2024. The data search was conducted using the English keywords Positive Psychotherapy, Positive Psychological Interventions, Positive Psychology, Nursing, and Mental Health, targeting nursing-related fields, resulting in 249 publications. Software such as VOSviewer, Bibliotext, and Excel were used to visualize and map data during the analysis process. The findings revealed that the most commonly used keywords were positive psychology, depression, and stress. The most active countries in author collaboration were China and the USA, while the UK, Canada, and Australia also stood out with strong collaborations. Furthermore, it was determined that the journal Frontiers in Psychology published the highest number of articles n9 related to positive psychotherapy. The bibliometric analysis results demonstrate a significant increase in studies based on positive psychotherapy in nursing research in recent years, though they are still not at the desired level. The broader application of positive psychotherapy in nursing education and clinical interventions could provide an effective tool for preventing psychosocial issues and addressing existing problems. Further studies in this field will strengthen mental health support approaches in nursing.

 This study aims to examine the use of positive psychotherapy in nursing research through a bibliometric analysis method. Bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping techniques were employed in the research. Data were collected from the Web of Science database on December 28, 2024, focusing on studies conducted between 2008 and 2024. The data search was conducted using the English keywords Positive Psychotherapy, Positive Psychological Interventions, Positive Psychology, Nursing, and Mental Health, targeting nursing-related fields, resulting in 249 publications. Software such as VOSviewer, Bibliotext, and Excel were used to visualize and map data during the analysis process. The findings revealed that the most commonly used keywords were positive psychology, depression, and stress. The most active countries in author collaboration were China and the USA, while the UK, Canada, and Australia also stood out with strong collaborations. Furthermore, it was determined that the journal Frontiers in Psychology published the highest number of articles n9 related to positive psychotherapy. The bibliometric analysis results demonstrate a significant increase in studies based on positive psychotherapy in nursing research in recent years, though they are still not at the desired level. The broader application of positive psychotherapy in nursing education and clinical interventions could provide an effective tool for preventing psychosocial issues and addressing existing problems. Further studies in this field will strengthen mental health support approaches in nursing.

 Bu çalışma, pozitif psikoterapinin hemşirelik araştırmalarındaki kullanımını bibliyometrik bir analiz yöntemiyle incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada bibliyometrik analiz ve bilim haritalama yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Veriler, 28 Aralık 2024 tarihinde Web of Science veri tabanından 2008-2024 yılları arasındaki araştırmalar temel alınarak toplanmıştır. Veri taraması, İngilizce Positive Psychotherapy, Positive Psychological Interventions, Positive Psychology, Nursing ve Mental Health anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiş ve hemşirelik ile ilgili alanlara odaklanılarak toplam 249 yayına ulaşılmıştır. Analiz sürecinde, verilerin görselleştirilmesi ve haritalanması için VOSviewer, Bibliotext ve Excel yazılımları kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, en yaygın kullanılan anahtar kelimelerin positive psychology, depression ve stress olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yazar iş birliğinde en aktif ülkeler Çin ve ABD olarak belirlenirken, İngiltere, Kanada ve Avustralya da güçlü iş birlikleri ile dikkat çekmektedir. Ayrıca, pozitif psikoterapi ile ilgili en fazla yayının Frontiers in Psychology dergisinde yayımlandığı n9 belirlenmiştir. Bibliyometrik analiz sonuçları, pozitif psikoterapiye dayalı müdahalelerin hemşirelik araştırmalarında son yıllarda önemli bir artış gösterdiğini, ancak hala istenen düzeyde olmadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Pozitif psikoterapinin hemşirelik eğitiminde ve klinik müdahalelerde daha yaygın kullanılması, psikososyal sorunların önlenmesinde ve mevcut problemlerin çözümünde etkili bir araç sağlayabilir. Bu alanda yapılacak çalışmalar, hemşirelikte ruhsal destek yaklaşımlarının güçlendirilmesine katkı sunacaktır.

Article Details

The Use of Positive Psychotherapy in Nursing Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors:

Kübra Gülırmak Güler

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.823-831

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351867

pISSN:

2146-9954

Bibliometric Analysis. Positive Interventions

Positive Psychology

Positive Psychotherapy

Psychiatric Nursing.Bibliyometrik Analiz. Pozitif Müdahaleler

Pozitif Psikoloji

Pozitif Psikoterapi

Psikiyatri Hemşireliği.

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Authors: Kübra Gülırmak Güler

Publisher: Gumushane University

Main Topics: Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal: Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.823-831

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001351867

pISSN: 2146-9954

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Authors:

Kübra Gülırmak Güler

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Ruh Sağlığı Hemşireliği

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.823-831

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351867

pISSN:

2146-9954