Unveiling the Growth Trajectory of Quiet Ego Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

The proposition that ‘human beings are egocentric by nature’ has long been a subject of contention. Some scholars posit that humans possess an innate self-centredness, prioritizing their own needs and desires above all else, while others assert that humans harbour the capacity for empathy and compassion towards fellow beings. The divergent perspectives within this discourse, coupled with a heterogeneous body of literature, have necessitated the conceptualization of a nuanced and growth-oriented paradigm known as the ‘quiet ego’. This article presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 210 documents sourced from the Scopus database to elucidate the developmental trajectory of research in the quiet ego domain. The findings reveal a substantial escalation in research output from 2007 to 2022. Using VOSviewer and RStudio’s Biblioshiny tool, this study delineates publication trends and assesses contributions in terms of authorship, journal outlets, institutional affiliations and geographical distribution. Moreover, network analysis techniques are employed to elucidate keyword co-occurrences and collaboration networks among researchers. Thematic evolution and content analysis are employed to identify prevalent topics and themes within the field. Lastly, the article addresses research lacunae and methodological constraints and outlines avenues for future inquiry in the realm of quiet ego research.