AN OVERVIEW RESEARCH ON SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS & MENTAL MORBIDITY OF PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS (PVTGS): A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science and Scopus Databases

Purpose:
This paper provides a comprehensive Bibliometric analysis and organized review of the research
landscape on the socioeconomic status and mental morbidity of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTGs), exploiting data extracted from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The purpose is to
categorize influential contributors, analyze research trends, and explore future research agendas in
PVTGs, focusing particularly on their socioeconomic challenges and mental health issues.
Design/methodology/approach: - The research collects datasystematically from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, which include 182 records from Scopus and 58 from Web of Science, in a total of 240 records recognized
through database searches.190 records were screened after removing duplicates and irrelevant articles,
and 175 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Finally, 169 studies were included in the
systematic review. Using advanced software tools such as Biblioshiny and VOS-viewer,bibliometric
analysis was conducted. They analysedthe performance and network mapping of the articles, authors,
and themes. Findings:- The study highlights important findings related to the difficulties PVTGs face, such as poverty and
limited access to education and health care, which leading to particularly their socioeconomic
disadvantages. Additionally, It also shows that they have higher rates of stress, anxiety and depression
compared to the general population. Which shows that they have mental health morbidity among
these communities. The findings show that India is the primary contributor to this field according t several academic institutions and authors. The study highlights a significant research gap prevalent
When it comes to mental health of the PVTGs.It also reveals emerging themes related to their
education, and food security,
Practical Implications: -
This paper, consisting of bibliometric analysis and systematic review emphasises the need for special
interventions for improving the socio-economic and mental health conditions of PVTGs. It also
suggests important insights for social researchers, health practitioners, and policymakers working in
tribal health and development.
Originality/value:
Through bibliometric analysis and the existing literature on the socioeconomic status and mental
morbidity of the PVTGs, the study presents a path for future investigations in this field. It highlights
significant contributions from scholars, recognizes collaborative studies, and provides an overview of
the important research trends and themes. The research provides a review of the current literature and
the road map for future research by addressing the needs of the PVTGs.