Abstract
In this study, we explore a 100 years of Work and Organizational Psychology (WOP). To do this, we carry out a bibliometric performance and network analysis (BPNA) to understand the evolution structure and the most important themes in the field of study. To perform the BNPA, 8,966 documents published since 1919 were exported from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The SciMAT software was used to process data and to create the evolution structure, the strategic diagram, and the thematic network structure of the strategic themes of the field of WOP. We identified 29 strategic clusters and discuss the most important themes (motor themes) and their relationship with other clusters. This research presents the complete evolution of the field of study, identifying emerging themes and others with a high degree of development. We hope that this work will support researchers and future research in the field of WOP.
Highlights
Psychology is, first and foremost, a science that deeply investigates the human mind and behavior through different aspects
We present the evolutionary map and the strategic diagram of 100 years of the field of Work and Organizational Psychology (WOP), through a BNPA supported by the SciMAT software
We have identified the most important topics related to WOP over time and their implications for individuals and organizations
Summary
Psychology is, first and foremost, a science that deeply investigates the human mind and behavior through different aspects. The study of people in the business environment only gained strength after the First World War due to studies related to skills and job performance, morals and motivation, and the selection of soldiers teams (military psychology) (Yerkes, 1918), where psychologists dedicated efforts and aroused the interest of organizations In this sense, WOP and the study on Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) seek to improve organizational. I-O psychology has an important role in the activity analysis and employee development, showing great potential to generate benefits for companies and professionals (Cascio, 1995), and making it possible to understand people, institutions of society and organizations (Nord, 1980) In this sense, WOP globally supports organizational management and improves relationships between organizations and workers. Fifth section presents the scientific evolution of WOP, and sixth section presents the conclusion, limitations, and suggestions for further research
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