Disability, Discrimination and Psychological Well-Being: A Bibliometric Analysis from an Inclusive Development Perspective
Aim: This study aimed to provide an updated bibliometric analysis of scientific production on disability, discrimination and psychological well-being indexed in Scopus between 2020 and 2025.
Method: A total of 1,004 articles and reviews were analysed using performance indicators and science mapping techniques. Bibliometric analyses included publication trends, thematic structure, temporal evolution of keywords, density visualisation and country co-authorship patterns.
Results: Results showed sustained publication growth, with strong geographical concentration in the United States and the United Kingdom. Core themes focused on mental health, stigma, depression, discrimination and disability, while emerging topics included ableism, equity, gender, caregivers and quality of life.
Conclusion and Implications: Findings suggest that the field is characterised by the coexistence of a consolidated psychosocial foundation and an increasingly articulated structural, relational, and rights-based research agenda. The study also identifies important geographical inequalities in scientific production and highlights research gaps that can inform future disability research, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), and inclusive development strategies. The study highlights the need for more inclusive, context-sensitive and globally diverse disability research, particularly from underrepresented regions.
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