Mapping Public Service Motivation in Socialist Countries
A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Literature Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12837515 |
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| Authors | Souttha Vongsomphou (0009-0009-1644-3643, School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University https://dx.doi.org/12474 Shanghai People’s Republic of China, corresponding author), Ying Zhang (0000-0001-6214-2440, School of Public Policy and Administration, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi’an Shaanxi People’s Republic of China), Bangcheng Liu (0000-0003-2478-0788, School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University https://dx.doi.org/12474 Shanghai People’s Republic of China) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-34 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-23 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African and Asian Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1569-2094 • E-ISSN: 1569-2108 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15692108-bja10079 |
| OpenAlex | W7131880424 |
| Language | EN |
This study maps and analyzes the existing body of knowledge on public service motivation ( PSM ) in socialist countries, using bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review. A total of 79 SSCI -indexed journal articles (Web of Science), published between 1990 and May 15, 2024, were reviewed. Utilizing the R package Bibliometrix, co-occurrence and co-citation analyses were conducted to identify key themes and research trends. The findings reveal a growing interest in PSM , yet highlight notable gaps in countries such as Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, and North Korea. The systematic review further examines methodological approaches, theoretical frameworks, lines of study, and antecedents and outcomes of PSM . Future research should prioritize various country-specific studies, adopt diverse methodologies, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with local scholars. This study contributes to a deeper, context-sensitive understanding of PSM across varied cultural and political contexts
Bibliometrics · Politics · Public service · Public Service Motivation · Service (business · Systematic review · Community Health and Development · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Public Policy and Administration Research
| Highly cited | No |
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