Abstract
The proposition has been put forward that financial stress plays a role as an economic factor influencing the occurrence of depression. Few studies have been conducted on the intersection of financial stress and mental health, and currently, there has not been any effort to map the existing literature in this area. As a result, through integrating the knowledge framework, the researcher aims to pinpoint the advancements in research within the field. A bibliometric analysis of financial stress and mental health was conducted, utilizing a set of data containing 1,019 documents. This sample was derived from a methodical scientific search conducted on the Scopus database, covering the period from 1980 to 2023. This study employed the Bibliometrix R Package and VosViewer software to facilitate the analysis. The present study offers crucial insights into financial stress and mental health dynamics. The conceptual framework progresses from psychological factors, and determinants while extending into social dimensions such as unemployment, debt, inequality, health, and education. By unveiling the societal and intellectual framework within the discipline, the study informs upcoming researchers about emerging themes, diverse contexts, and opportunities for collaborations in this significant area of study. It not only underscores the predominant issues within this domain but also guides future research by pointing toward potential areas of exploration.
Keywords: Bibliometrics, Depression, Finance, Financial Stress, Mental Health.