Work-related stress among bank employees: A bibliometric analysis of research trends and patterns

Purpose: This study aims to identify significant sources, uncover thematic trends, and explore emerging research fields by comprehensively examining work-related stress in the banking sector.Design/Methodology/Approach: A bibliometric analysis was done on a portfolio consisting of 175 articles obtained from the Scopus database. The methodology used in this study involves a chronological examination of the historical development of research, identification of significant sources and documents using citation analysis and emerging trends and themes within the field using bibliographic coupling and co-occurrence analysis.Findings: The study reveals extensive research on work-related stress in the banking sector, indicating its enduring relevance. The recent years, i.e., 2020, 2023 and 2022 observed a surge in research output due to a better understanding of employee well-being and industry dynamics. Authors from Asian countries such as China, India and Pakistan have been found productive in publishing research in this field. Emerging areas in this direction include job stress and turnover intention of employees, employee mental health and workplace effects.Practical Implications: The findings can be applied by regulators, policymakers and human resource managers to develop and implement interventions to alleviate stress among employees. Interdisciplinary collaborations among psychologists, economists, organizational behavior specialists, and healthcare professionals can result in holistic approaches to address psychological and structural stress determinants.Originality/Value: This study enhances the literature on work-related stress by conducting bibliometric analysis and developing a comprehensive understanding of the research area.