A Bibliometric Analysis Mapping the Evolving Research Landscape of Homelessness and Urban Security

Letsoko, Vuyiswa and Makoni, Eric and Mphambukeli, Thulisile (2025) A Bibliometric Analysis Mapping the Evolving Research Landscape of Homelessness and Urban Security. URBAN INNOVATION: TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO CITIES HAVE GONE BEFORE. Medium sized cities and towns as a major arena of global urbanisation. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2025, 30th Intl. Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 17-27. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

The relationship between homelessness and urban security is a complex and multifaceted global issue. In many cities, visible homelessness can influence public perceptions of disorder and insecurity, perpetuating cycles of marginalization, criminalization, and social exclusion for those experiencing homelessness. At the same time, homelessness is often a direct consequence of insecurity, driven by factors such as violence, displacement, and economic instability. This study seeks to deepen the understanding of this intricate interplay by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature on homelessness and urban security. Utilizing the Scopus database and VOSviewer software, the research systematically investigates past, present, and emerging trends within this field. The analysis focuses on co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence patterns, and citation trajectories to achieve three primary objectives: (1) identify key research themes and trends, (2) map the intellectual structure of the field, and (3) pinpoint influential scholars and institutions shaping the discourse. The findings will offer critical insights into the current state of knowledge on homelessness and urban security, highlighting significant research gaps and underexplored areas. By uncovering the intellectual foundations and evolving priorities of this field, the study aims to inform future research directions and provide evidence-based recommendations for urban planning and policy development on a global scale. This work underscores the importance of addressing homelessness not merely as a social issue but as a critical component of urban security and sustainable urban development.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	homelessness, urban security, bibliometric analysis, Scopus database, urban planning
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	16 May 2025 07:56
Last Modified:	16 May 2025 08:14
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1150

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