Job Satisfaction Among Physical Education Teachers: A Scientometric Review

Abstract

Despite the existence of numerous studies pertaining to the topic of job satisfaction among physical education teachers, a complete review that thoroughly examines the progression of this study remains absent. The main objective of this paper is to provide a deeper insight into this research through a scientometric approach. We analysed 249 papers contained in the Scopus and Web of Science databases from 1975 to 2023 using ScientoPy software. Our analysis revealed an increasing trend in this research from 1975 to the present. The United States appears to be a major contributor in terms of authors, journals, and institutions that significantly influence this topic. This paper provides useful data, concepts, thoughts, and insights for researchers and practitioners in the field of physical education teacher job satisfaction. This information can be used to enrich their theory and practice. Furthermore, future research could be further developed by combining this scientometric or bibliometric analysis with content analysis and a literature review.