Exploring the Global Publication on Disaster Counseling Using the Scopus Database Through a Bibliometric Analysis

Introduction: Disaster counselling is a specialty within disaster management that is related to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3) and focuses on providing psychosocial support and interventions to individuals and communities affected by natural and man-made disasters. Objective: This field of study and application aims to mitigate the psychological and emotional consequences of disasters and SDGs to support survivors in coping with trauma, promoting resilience and support effective recovery. Method: This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the global literature on disaster counselling using the Scopus database to identify emerging trends, key contributors and thematic advances in the field of disaster counselling. A rigorous search methodology was used to locate and analyse the relevant literature, assessing publication volume, authorship trends and collaborative networks. Results and Discission: The results indicates a growing interest in disaster counselling, with significant contributions from interdisciplinary teams from different regions. Key themes identified include trauma recovery, resilience building and post-disaster mental health interventions. After several phases of collecting and refining textual data from the Scopus database, a total of 685 publications on disaster counselling were identified, including 423 research articles published between 1955 and 2023. The results show that the number of annual publications has increased significantly since 1989, reaching a peak of 31 articles in 2023, with nearly 48% of the total number of articles published originating from the United States. Research implication: The results emphasise the importance of collaborative research initiatives and highlight new areas to be explored. This study provides important insights for researchers and practitioners seeking to improve disaster planning and response through effective counselling practises. Originality/ Value: The bibliometric study clearly shows the development of research in the field of disaster counselling and its ability to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and provides valuable insights for future research in this area.