Emotional dependence and psychotherapeutic intervention: A bibliometric analysis from the social sciences
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affectivity, psychotherapy, interpersonal relationshipsAbstract
This study bibliometrically analyzes the scientific output on models of psychotherapeutic intervention programs for emotional dependency, considering its evolution between 2006 and 2026. It employs a quantitative, basic, retrospective approach with a bibliometric review design. Articles were retrieved from the Scopus database and processed using Bibliometrix, an R software package, which yielded metrics such as co-citation, production indicators, keyword analysis, inter-country collaboration, thematic evolution, and intellectual structure. After exhaustive analysis, 112 scientific publications were identified, from 88 journals and by 292 authors. Annual output showed a fluctuating trend (1.43%), and it was observed that approximately 15 journals account for 33.9% of the collection, with a thematic focus primarily related to the field of addictions. Furthermore, a conceptual shift was evident, with early studies focusing on epidemiological characteristics, while in recent years the field has consolidated around notions such as emotional dependency, attachment, and addiction. The United States made the largest contribution, highlighting the limited international collaboration. Overall, the findings demonstrate the progressive development of the topic and reveal a research gap concerning programs exclusively focused on psychotherapeutic intervention, thus confirming the relevance of this area of study.
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