ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to identify research trends in role performance among community members using bibliometric analysis. Methods: Data were collected from the Web of Science database and included 553 studies published up to December 16, 2024. VOSviewer was used to visualize key trends such as publication volume, contributing countries, research fields, and keyword patterns. Results: The number of publications has steadily increased since 2009, with notable growth after 2020. The predominant research areas included rehabilitation (n = 298), environmental and occupational health (n = 56), and health sciences (n = 34). The United States was the leading contributor. Early research emphasized disease-related terms, whereas recent studies have shifted toward occupational balance, community participation, and social inclusion. Conclusion: This analysis highlights the evolving focus of occupational therapy research on community-based role performance. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, growing attention has been paid to mental health and the role of community engagement in supporting well-being. These findings underscore the importance of developing tailored, interdisciplinary interventions that address the needs of local communities.