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Correlation between Meditation and Physical Activity in Physical Education and Sports Science: A Bibliometric Analysis

Jiraporn Chano(1), Chanatinat Tungtawee(2), Menglan Luo(3),


(1) Mahasarakham University
(2) Mahasarakham University
(3) Mahasarakham University
Corresponding Author

Abstract


Meditation and physical activity are increasingly studied as complementary approaches for improving physical, cognitive, and mental well-being. This study aims to analyze the correlation between meditation and physical activity in the context of physical education and sports science using a bibliometric approach. Data were obtained from the Scopus database using the search query TITLE-ABS-KEY (meditation AND physical AND activity), covering publications from 1978 to 2025. The search identified 1,495 documents, showing a strong increase in publication trends, especially from 2017 onward. Meditation-related physical activity is connected with health, mindfulness, executive function, education, and sport performance. This study provides a research mapping foundation for future studies in physical education and sports science.

Keywords


Bibliometric analysis; Meditation; Physical activity; Physical education; Sports science.

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