A Bibliometric study on Psychological well-being and Yoga tourism

SIMANT SETH; RAHUL KUSHWAH

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.69905

A Bibliometric study on Psychological well-being and Yoga tourism

Author(s)	Mr. SIMANT SETH, Dr. RAHUL KUSHWAH
Country	India
Abstract	This study offers a detailed bibliometric analysis of research on psychological well-being and yoga tourism published between 2016 and 2025. Data was gathered from the Dimensions database, which includes over 1000 scholarly publications. The analysis used VOSviewer software to explore publication trends, keyword co-occurrence, collaborations between countries, and author co-authorship networks. The findings show a steady and notable rise in research output, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend reflects an increasing global interest in wellness, mental health, and holistic travel experiences. The keyword co-occurrence analysis identified four main thematic clusters: (1) sustainable tourism and business strategy, which focuses on responsible tourism and marketing; (2) innovation and technology, covering virtual reality and digital engagement in tourism; (3) geographic and regional dimensions, highlighting contributions from countries like Malaysia and Bangladesh; and (4) service quality and experiential tourism, which looks at satisfaction, adventure, and gastronomy. The country collaboration analysis pointed out that China and the United States are major contributors to this research. India is also emerging as an important hub due to its cultural and spiritual ties to yoga. Notable authors showed strong academic connections, particularly in studies on sustainability and tourism development. The study concludes that yoga tourism goes beyond physical health benefits; it plays an important role in promoting psychological well-being, emotional balance, and personal growth. It highlights the need for sustainable tourism models that are culturally rooted and in sync with global wellness trends and India’s philosophy of holistic living and “Athithi Devo Bhava.”
Keywords	Psychological Well-being; Yoga Tourism; Wellness Tourism; Bibliometric Analysis; Sustainable Tourism Development; VOSviewer; Co-authorship Network; Service Quality; Innovation in Tourism; Rishikesh.
Field	Sociology > Tourism / Transport
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.69905

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