West Science Business and Management
Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): West Science Business and Management

Transformational Leadership: A Bibliometric Analysis of Core Themes and Influential Studies

Loso Judijanto (IPOSS Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ivon Arisanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to map the intellectual structure, core themes, and emerging trends in transformational leadership research through a bibliometric approach. Data were collected from the Scopus database, covering a specified publication period, and analyzed using VOSviewer to examine co-occurrence, co-citation, and collaboration patterns. The results reveal that transformational leadership remains a central and highly influential topic, strongly associated with organizational performance, job satisfaction, and employee behavior. The network analysis identifies several major thematic clusters, including organizational outcomes, psychological dimensions, and knowledge and innovation management. Overlay visualization indicates a temporal shift toward emerging themes such as ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, and sustainable development, reflecting the evolving relevance of transformational leadership in addressing contemporary organizational challenges. Meanwhile, density analysis highlights a well-established research core alongside underexplored areas that offer opportunities for future studies. This study contributes by providing a comprehensive mapping of the transformational leadership research landscape and offers insights into potential directions for advancing the field.

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wsbm

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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The Editors invite writers and experts to publish and share their ideas through scientific and empirical research in the field of Management and Business. The main objective of this publication is to improve theory, concept, and practice in the field of management and business. Dissemination of ...