Ilomata International Journal of Social Science
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): July 2026

Mapping Ten Years of Digital Burnout Research (2015–2024): a Scopus-Based Bibliometric Analysis

Rima Febrianti (Universitas Terbuka)
Pieter Andrian (Universitas Terbuka)
Reni Januarti (Universitas Terbuka)
Sri Astuti Handayani (Universitas Terbuka)
Tatan Mayandripan (Universitas Terbuka)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the evolution of research on digital burnout and digital stress by applying a systematic bibliometric approach to publications indexed in Scopus between 2015 and 2024. The objective is to identify publication trends, intellectual structures, and emerging thematic patterns within this domain. A structured search strategy was implemented using predefined keywords, followed by a screening process based on relevance, document type, and duplication removal, resulting in a final sample of 162 peer-reviewed articles. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix to perform co-authorship, co-occurrence, and citation network analyses. The findings indicate a marked increase in publication output after 2020, reflecting intensified scholarly attention during the global digital transition period. Network visualization reveals that research is concentrated around three dominant clusters: (1) psychological impacts of digital overload, (2) organizational and occupational stressors linked to constant connectivity, and (3) coping mechanisms including digital detox and boundary management. Germany emerges as a central contributor in terms of institutional productivity and collaboration networks. Additionally, keyword co-occurrence analysis highlights a recent shift toward hybrid work environments and techno-stress mitigation strategies. This study contributes by providing a structured mapping of the intellectual and thematic evolution of digital burnout research, emphasizing the transition from individual-level analysis to organizational and systemic perspectives. The results offer an evidence-based foundation for future research directions, particularly in refining conceptual frameworks and identifying underexplored areas such as long-term adaptation to digital work ecosystems.

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ijss

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Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other

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FOCUS Ilomata International Journal of Social Science aims to provide information on both theoretical and empirical articles and case studies relating to sociology, political science, history, law in society and related disciplines. Published articles use scientific research methods, including ...