The Relation Between Ergonomics and Environmental Sustainability
A Bibliometric Analysis and Scoping Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12307314 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Matteo Gremo (0009-0004-6162-0833, Department of Education University of Roma Tre Rome Italy), Francesco Sguaizer (0009-0005-8376-9302, Department of Life Science and Systems Biology University of Torino Turin Italy), Raffaele Cioffi (0000-0002-7757-6361, Department of Life Science and Systems Biology University of Torino Turin Italy), Margherita Micheletti Cremasco (0000-0002-5948-7584, Department of Life Science and Systems Biology University of Torino Turin Italy, corresponding author), Federica Caffaro (0000-0003-3911-5924, Department of Education University of Roma Tre Rome Italy) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.70978 |
| OpenAlex | W7140318958 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 122 |
This study investigates the relationship between ergonomics and environmental sustainability through a combined bibliometric analysis and scoping review. A search across four major databases identified 1081 articles, of which 82 were included in the final analysis. Bibliometric mapping using VOSviewer highlighted a strong conceptual alignment between ergonomics and sustainability, particularly around work systems, production processes, safety, and usability. However, the scoping review revealed that this alignment is predominantly theoretical. Most studies rely on macro‐ergonomic or socio‐technical frameworks without translating them into integrated, practice‐oriented sustainability interventions. Empirical applications are fragmented, typically focused on single products or processes, with limited attention to system‐level or behavioral change. This gap is especially evident in developing countries, underscoring the need for context‐sensitive ergonomic models capable of supporting effective environmental sustainability outcomes
Bibliometrics · Conceptual framework · Conceptual model · Relation (database · Sustainability · Work (physics · Ergonomics and Human Factors · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Occupational Health and Safety Research
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |