AN OVERVIEW RESEARCH ON SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS & MENTAL MORBIDITY OF PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS (PVTGS): A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science and Scopus Databases

Purpose:This paper provides a comprehensive Bibliometric analysis and organized review of the researchlandscape on the socioeconomic status and mental morbidity of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs), exploiting data extracted from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The purpose is tocategorize influential contributors, analyze research trends, and explore future research agendas inPVTGs, focusing particularly on their socioeconomic challenges and mental health issues.Design/methodology/approach: - The research collects datasystematically from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, which include 182 records from Scopus and 58 from Web of Science, in a total of 240 records recognizedthrough database searches.190 records were screened after removing duplicates and irrelevant articles,and 175 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Finally, 169 studies were included in thesystematic review. Using advanced software tools such as Biblioshiny and VOS-viewer,bibliometricanalysis was conducted. They analysedthe performance and network mapping of the articles, authors,and themes. Findings:- The study highlights important findings related to the difficulties PVTGs face, such as poverty andlimited access to education and health care, which leading to particularly their socioeconomicdisadvantages. Additionally, It also shows that they have higher rates of stress, anxiety and depressioncompared to the general population. Which shows that they have mental health morbidity amongthese communities. The findings show that India is the primary contributor to this field according t several academic institutions and authors. The study highlights a significant research gap prevalentWhen it comes to mental health of the PVTGs.It also reveals emerging themes related to theireducation, and food security,Practical Implications: -This paper, consisting of bibliometric analysis and systematic review emphasises the need for specialinterventions for improving the socio-economic and mental health conditions of PVTGs. It alsosuggests important insights for social researchers, health practitioners, and policymakers working intribal health and development.Originality/value:Through bibliometric analysis and the existing literature on the socioeconomic status and mentalmorbidity of the PVTGs, the study presents a path for future investigations in this field. It highlightssignificant contributions from scholars, recognizes collaborative studies, and provides an overview ofthe important research trends and themes. The research provides a review of the current literature andthe road map for future research by addressing the needs of the PVTGs.