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Bibliometric Analysis of Authentic Leadership Studies between 2000 and 2020: a Case Study of The Web of Science Database

2000-2020 Yılları Arasında Otantik Liderlik Çalışmalarının Bibliyometrik İncelemesi: Web of Science Veritabanı Örneği

Deniz Şahin Samaraz(İZMİR KATİP ÇELEBİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-7767-3858
Akif Tabak(İZMİR KATİP ÇELEBİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-9399-0135
Bülent Akkaya(CELÂL BAYAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-1252-9334
Pages
126–139
Publication Date
2026-01-30
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These findings provide valuable insights into the evolution of authentic leadership literature and future research directions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Leadership is a fundamental element of organizations, guiding and motivating individuals to achieve their goals.
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Key Findings & Data:Among post-modern leadership approaches, authentic leadership emphasizes acting in alignment with one's inner values, drawing from the ancient Greek philosophy of "being true to oneself." Positive psychology focuses on individuals' strengths and potential, encouraging authentic leadership as a form of genuine, reliable leadership.This article examines the development of authentic leadership from 2000 to 2020 using the Web of Science (WOS) database.
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Conclusion & Impact:These findings provide valuable insights into the evolution of authentic leadership literature and future research directions.
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⚙️Variables:Bibliyometrik Analiz · Liderlik · Otantik Liderlik

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Leadership is a fundamental element of organizations, guiding and motivating individuals to achieve their goals. Leadership theories are often categorized based on personal traits, behaviors, or situational factors. Among post-modern leadership approaches, authentic leadership emphasizes acting in alignment with one's inner values, drawing from the ancient Greek philosophy of "being true to oneself." Positive psychology focuses on individuals' strengths and potential, encouraging authentic leadership as a form of genuine, reliable leadership.This article examines the development of authentic leadership from 2000 to 2020 using the Web of Science (WOS) database. The study highlights the importance of leadership in times of crisis and explores trends in the literature on authentic leadership. Bibliometric analysis was conducted to investigate publications, key authors, and contributing countries. The VOSviewer software was employed to visualize connections between publications, authors, and key concepts.Findings show a consistent rise in publications on authentic leadership since 2006, peaking in 2018, with a decline observed in 2022. The United States and the United Kingdom stand out for their strong collaboration in this field. Keyword analysis revealed central terms such as "authentic leadership," "leadership," "ethical leadership," and "job satisfaction," identifying key themes in the literature over the last two decades. These findings provide valuable insights into the evolution of authentic leadership literature and future research directions.

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Liderlik, örgütlerin hedeflerine ulaşmasını sağlamak amacıyla yönlendirme, motivasyon ve koordinasyon süreçlerini içerir. Otantik liderlik, bireylerin içsel değerleriyle tutarlı bir şekilde hareket etmelerini savunarak, antik Yunan felsefesindeki "kendine karşı dürüst ol" anlayışına dayanmaktadır. Bu liderlik tarzı, pozitif psikoloji ile ilişkilendirilir ve güvenilir, samimi bir liderliği teşvik eder. Bu çalışma, 2000-2020 yılları arasında otantik liderlik kavramının gelişimini Web of Science (WOS) veritabanı üzerinden bibliyometrik analizle incelemektedir. VOSviewer yazılımı kullanılarak yapılan analizler, otantik liderlik üzerine yapılan yayınların 2006 yılından itibaren sürekli bir artış gösterdiğini, 2018'de zirveye ulaştığını ve 2022'de belirgin bir düşüş yaşandığını ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, ABD ve İngiltere'nin otantik liderlik alanındaki güçlü işbirlikleriyle öne çıktığı gözlemlenmiştir. Anahtar kelime analizi, "otantik liderlik," "liderlik," "etik liderlik" ve "iş tatmini" gibi terimlerin literatürde önemli kavramlar olarak öne çıktığını göstermektedir. Bu bulgular, otantik liderlik literatürünün evrimi ve gelecekteki gelişmelerine dair önemli bilgiler sunmaktadır.

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Samaraz, D. Ş., Tabak, A., Akkaya, B. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis of Authentic Leadership Studies between 2000 and 2020: a Case Study of The Web of Science Database. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 28 Sayı: 1, 126–139. https://doi.org/10.33707/akuiibfd.1681038

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