Examining the interplay between resilience, mental health and young adults: insights from bibliometric analysis on historical, contemporary and future trends
| Date | 06 November 2023 |
| Pages | 830-841 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-09-2023-0092 |
| Published date | 06 November 2023 |
| Subject Matter | Health & social care,Mental health,Social inclusion |
| Author | Christine Nya-Ling Tan,Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi |
Examining the interplay between resilience,
mental health and young adults: insights
from bibliometric analysis on historical,
contemporary and future trends
Christine Nya-Ling Tan and Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi
Abstract
Purpose –This study aimsto conduct a complete bibliometric analysisof published research to develop
a solid roadmap for future research into developing young adults’ mental health and resilience and to
furtherthe body of knowledge and scientific advancementin this area.
Design/methodology/approach –A literature search using VOSviewer,through Web of Science, was
conducted to identify young adult mental health and resilience studies. A total of 226 studies were
identified between 1993 and the end of June 2022, as the number of published studies increased.
Extracteddata included citation, co-citation,keyword and co-word analyses.
Findings –This study evaluates the current knowledge structure of young adult mental health and
resiliencethrough co-citation analysis and discoversthe directions and trends of popular topicsin young
adult mental health and resilience through co-word analysis.It suggests that legislators and physicians
should aim to provide social support via screening and interventions, especially for young adults
strugglingwith disruption in their social lives.
Originality/value –Using a bibliometric approach, the findings provide a robust roadmap for further
investigationinto young adult mental health and resilienceevolution. This method will furtheradvance the
knowledge and progressof this field, as this research is thefirst attempt at doing so –to the best of the
authors’knowledge.
Keywords Young adults, Mental health, Resilience, Well-being, Bibliometric analysis
Paper type Research paper
1. Introduction
Mental health is a crucial aspect of youngadult life, as it impacts their overall health and the
potential economic growth of a nation. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that
mental and physical health are intertwined, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated
mental health issues among young adults(World Health Organization, 2014). The pandemic
has increased stress, anxiety and depression among young adults, with 71% experiencing
stress and anxiety due to the outbreak (Luo et al.,2020;Sun, 2020). Job security is also a
significant predictor of mental health, with 10%–20% of young adults globally predicted to
have a mental illness (Sheng and Griffin, 2023).
Resilience is critical for young adults, enabling them to adapt to everyday life amidst societal
drawbacks or antagonistic circumstances. However, the world continues to face a decline in
resilience thinking among young adults, as they have not been taught how to develop daily habits
that build mental strength. The lack of resilience thinking can imperil the vision of transforming
nations into resilient and educated societies, essential for advancing the global economy.
Christine Nya-Ling Tan is
based at the School of
Management, Massey
University, Auckland,
New Zealand. Muhammad
Ashraf Fauzi is based at the
Faculty of Industrial
Management, Universiti
Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan,
Malaysia.
The authors would like to thank
the reviewers for their insightful
comments on the article.
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