Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Urban Design Graduate, Department of Urbanism, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2 Assistant Prof. in Urbanism, Department of Urbanism, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Understanding the human-environment interaction within the context of increasing urbanization is a primary challenge in urban studies. Aiming to delineate the intellectual structure and emerging trends in the interdisciplinary field of behavioral sciences and the built environment, this study utilizes a mixed-method approach of scientometric and content analysis. By analyzing bibliographic data from Scopus and Web of Science using VOSviewer and conducting a content analysis of 56 key articles, a comprehensive map of the scientific landscape was developed. The findings indicate a primary research focus on urban planning (33%) and landscape design (21%). Two main and complementary intellectual currents were identified: one focusing on the "psycho-social" dimensions of behavior, and another centered on the impact of "physical form and planning interventions," reflected in leading journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production and Transportation Research Part A. The results signify a paradigm shift from objectivist to more pragmatic and integrated analyses. By identifying research gaps and hubs, this paper provides a guide for future studies aimed at enhancing the quality of urban spaces through more informed design interventions.
Keywords
- Bibliometric analysis
- Behavioral sciences
- Built environments
- Objectivist and Pragmatic approaches
- VosViewer software
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