A Bibliometric Evaluation of the Relationship Between Sports, Psychology, and Economics

This study aimed to examine the interdisciplinary relationship between sports, psychology, and economics through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis. A total of 335 publications indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database were identified in the second quarter of 2025 using an advanced search within the abstract field. The data were analyzed using Bibliometrix R and VOSviewer software. The analysis included annual publication trends, citation averages, international author collaborations, keyword co-occurrences, and conceptual network structures. Additionally, thematic evolution and the temporal development of research topics were visualized through trending topic maps and co-occurrence networks. The results indicate a notable increase in scientific production at the intersection of these fields, particularly after the mid-2000s, accompanied by a growing conceptual integration. Findings suggest that sports should be approached not only as a physical performance domain, but also as a multifaceted structure shaped by psychological and economic factors. Overall, this study maps the existing literature landscape and provides a conceptual framework that may guide future interdisciplinary research in sports economics and sports psychology.