Social Work Practice in Africa: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends in Publications from 1963-2024

  • Yahya Muhammed Bah 
    Department of Sociology, School of Arts and Sciences, University of The Gambia, Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa
    Gambia
  • Maybe Zengenene
    Department of Sociology, Living Waters Theological College, Harare
    Zimbabwe
  • Saikou Gassama
    Solvay Brussels school of economics and management, University of lebre Brussels
    Belgium
  • Muhammad Fahli Zatrahadi
    Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
    Indonesia
  • Istiqomah Istiqomah
    Uninversitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga. Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Indonesia

Abstract

The development of this field in a varied and ever-changing regional context can be better understood by looking at the trajectory of social work in Africa from 1963 to 2024. The purpose of this study was to find out the trend of publications on social work in Africa from 1963 to 2024. Looking at the development of publications each year, the author of the most publications, the highest affiliations, and the most publications in journals on social work in Africa. Research methods use bibliometric analysis through scopus databases. There were 1305 publication documents found, and the data were downloaded in csv form without any form of limitation. Later, CSV data was included in the Vosviewers and Rstudio software to display images of visualization analysis results. The results show that research on social work in Africa spanning 1963–2024 revealed that this field has a variety of properties that reflect social and humanitarian responsibilities. By focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention, health, and management, social workers can help improve people's socioeconomic conditions and the overall quality of life in Africa.

Keywords
  • Social Work
  • Africa
  • Bibliometric Analysis
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention
  • Publication Trends
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Bah, Y. M., Zengenene, M., Gassama, S., Zatrahadi, M. F., & Istiqomah, I. (2024). Social Work Practice in Africa: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends in Publications from 1963-2024. KONSELOR, 13(1), 41–50. https://doi.org/10.24036/0202413159-0-86
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