Abstract
Psychosexual research has emerged as a cornerstone domain within psychology, medicine, and the social sciences, owing to its far-reaching implications for both individual well-being and broader societal dynamics. This multifaceted construct encompasses an intricate interplay of perceptions, emotional responses, attitudinal dispositions, and behavioral manifestations in the sexual context. Despite the field’s significance, there exists a notable absence of comprehensive systematic analyses documenting its evolutionary trajectory and current state of knowledge. To address this significant gap in the literature, we conducted an extensive bibliometric analysis encompassing 1,365 psychosexual-related articles indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection spanning from 2000 to 2024. Our methodological framework incorporated multiple analytical dimensions, including temporal publication patterns, geographical and institutional distribution networks, co-citation analyses, subject area categorizations, and longitudinal keyword evolution patterns. The findings illuminate the fundamental architecture and developmental trajectory of psychosexual research, delineating key contributing nations, centers of academic excellence, and distinct thematic clusters within the field. Moreover, the analysis revealed emerging research frontiers and identified critical knowledge gaps requiring scholarly attention. This systematic investigation provides an empirically grounded assessment of the academic landscape, offering valuable insights into the structural dynamics and theoretical underpinnings of psychosexual research. The study serves as an essential resource for researchers and practitioners, providing strategic direction for future investigations by highlighting underexplored territories and fostering a more nuanced understanding of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
Keywords: Bibliometrics, Cite Space, Evolution, Psychosexual, Trends