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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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