Global Trends of Publications related to Persons in Environment Framework
A Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.63635/mrj.v2i2.181Keywords:
Person- in-Environment, PIE – Perspective, Person environment fit, Human-environment interaction, Bibliometric AnalysisAbstract
This study maps global Person-in-Environment (PIE) research from 1996–2025 using the Scopus database. Analysis of 3,178 documents shows significant publication growth, with the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands leading the field. Network analysis highlights moderate collaboration and five major thematic keyword clusters, including adaptation, occupational fit, social context, and ecological compatibility. PIE has evolved from a social work model to an integrative, transdisciplinary framework linking environmental, psychological, and social factors. The findings emphasize the paradigm’s increased global relevance and call for wider collaboration and diverse perspectives in future PIE research.
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