TY - JOUR
T1 - Mapping knowledge structures and theme trends in sport diplomacy
T2 - a bibliometric analysis
AU - Jeong, Joonoh
AU - Chiu, Weisheng
AU - Won, Doyeon
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - This study aims to analyse knowledge structures and thematic trends in sport diplomacy, an increasingly prominent field. Using bibliometric analysis of 331 studies from the Web of Science (WoS) database, this study identified several key themes, including the role of sport in promoting peace and diplomacy, the use of sport as a tool for soft power, and the challenges and opportunities of hosting sport mega-events. The study also identified several knowledge structures, including the relationship between sport and (international) politics, globalization, and the role of sport in cultural diplomacy. These findings provide insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, guiding theory development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical applications. In summary, this study contributes to understanding the evolution and current state of sport diplomacy scholarship, fostering continued progress in this dynamic field.
AB - This study aims to analyse knowledge structures and thematic trends in sport diplomacy, an increasingly prominent field. Using bibliometric analysis of 331 studies from the Web of Science (WoS) database, this study identified several key themes, including the role of sport in promoting peace and diplomacy, the use of sport as a tool for soft power, and the challenges and opportunities of hosting sport mega-events. The study also identified several knowledge structures, including the relationship between sport and (international) politics, globalization, and the role of sport in cultural diplomacy. These findings provide insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, guiding theory development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical applications. In summary, this study contributes to understanding the evolution and current state of sport diplomacy scholarship, fostering continued progress in this dynamic field.
KW - Bibliometrix R package
KW - Sport diplomacy
KW - bibliometric analysis
KW - knowledge structure
KW - soft power
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85209550980&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/17430437.2024.2424566
DO - 10.1080/17430437.2024.2424566
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85209550980
SN - 1743-0437
JO - Sport in Society
JF - Sport in Society
ER -