Análisis bibliométrico de riesgos psicosociales en los docentes de universidades iberoamericanas

Abstract

Psychosocial risks control has become relevant for organizations, due to its influence on employees' performance and satisfaction. Teaching profession has been widely studied in Occupational Health, so it’s interesting to investigate the research development level in this area. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate and demonstrate the relationship between professor’s satisfaction and the psychosocial risks perceived in their work environment, identifying potential research gaps. A bibliometric analysis of psychosocial risks studies in Iberoamerica university teachers was conducted, examining bibliographic and methodological variables in articles collected, as well as reviewing those with main contribution and contrasting information with secondary sources. Articles published in English language between 2013 and 2023 were compiled from Scopus and Science Direct databases. Analysis revealed an increasing trend in psychosocial risk studies focused on university teachers over the last decade. Additionally, diversity of authors and journals studying the topic was found, although they operate in a scattered form. Lastly, a research gap was identified on control proposals development. To conclude, risk dimensions related to workload, social and organizational support, and emotional exhaustion had a major impact on professor’s satisfaction. Further research should develop and implement proposals to control psychosocial risks, assessing their effectiveness.