Exploring The Dimensions and Dynamics of Felt Obligation: A Bibliometric Analysis

ABSTARCT: This study presents, to our knowledge, the first bibliometric analysis focusing on the concept of”felt obligation,” examining 120 articles published between 1986 and 2024. The aim of the study is to deepen ourunderstanding of the existing knowledge in the field of “felt obligation” and to provide guidance for furtherresearch. The analysis is centered around the authors, countries, institutions, and keywords of the articles. Thefindings highlight prominent researchers in this field, leading universities, and influential journals. Particularly,it is identified that China plays a leading role in “felt obligation” research. The analysis of keywords emphasizesthe thematic focuses of these studies and provides a roadmap for future research. Finally, variousrecommendations are presented to deepen the knowledge in this area and promote applied research. This studyserves as a foundation to expand and advance the understanding of “felt obligation” in the field.

KEYWORDS: Felt Obligation, Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends