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Title: | Referees' Motivation: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis |
Authors: | Vasilica, Iancu Silva, Rui Costa, Paulo Figueira, Bruno Vaz, Luís |
Issue Date: | Jul-2025 |
Publisher: | Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine |
Abstract: | This article provides a comprehensive mapping and review of the literature on the motivation of referees and
match officials. The primary aim is to delineate the structure of this emerging research field, with a focus on the
key authors, publications, and journals contributing to the area. A systematic search was conducted for articles on
the motivation of referees and match officials published between 2002 and 2023. After reviewing the abstracts,
a stringent filter was applied based on predefined selection criteria. Following this process, 28 articles from WOS
and Scopus were selected for in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis. These articles constitute the core of
our final database. The analysis culminated in a systematic review of the most influential literature on referees'
motivation across various sports, accompanied by a detailed mapping of the top 28 studies, ranked by citation
volume. In conclusion, this study offers valuable insights into the field of refereeing across multiple sports. By
systematically identifying key authors and trends, it not only deepens our understanding of referees' motivation
but also lays the groundwork for future research in this crucial yet underexplored area. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39044 |
Type: | article |
Appears in Collections: | CHRC - Publicações - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais Com Arbitragem Científica
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