Mindfulness to Mental Health: Exploring Bibliometric Pathways via Metacognition, Rumination, and Emotion Regulation

Abstract

Mindfulness along with cognitive factors such as metacognition, rumination, and emotion regulation profoundly impact individual mental health and well-being. Te primary goal of this study is to understand the global research trends in mindfulness, mental health,andcognitivefactorsandtoprovideabird’seyeviewoftheresearchcarriedoutsofar,whichprovidesastrongfoundationfor future research. Bibliometric analysis was carried out using the VOS viewer and RStudio software, using publication data extracted from the Scopus database. Te COVID-19 pandemic triggered researchers to focus more on mental health-related issues. Developed nations contributed signifcantly to most of the bibliometric indicators. In developed countries, research on mental health and well-being emphasizes key determinants such as mindfulness, metacognition, rumination, and emotion regulation more extensively than in developing countries. Signifcant research gaps are identifed in“Mental Health,”“Well-Being,” and“Metacognition.” A signifcant share of the research activity is concentrated in the European region. Developing nations need to improve their research and collaborations keeping in view of the potential possibility of improvement of the Human Development Index (HDI) and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, thereby contributing to “Good Health” and “Well-Being” at a global level.