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Unearthing the response pattern of COVID-19 research in social sciences

Vibhav Singh (Human Resource Management, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies University, Navi Mumbai, India)
Surabhi Verma (Department of Marketing and Management, Center for Integrative Innovation Management, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 6 July 2021

Issue publication date: 10 May 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

The sudden onset of COVID-19 has brought about a watershed moment in the current research across all disciplines. As it has impacted almost all aspects of human existence, academicians are aggressively trying to understand the phenomenon from multidisciplinary perspectives. In this regard, the present study attempts to provide an in-depth understanding of academia's response pattern in the field of social sciences using a grounded theory literature review and bibliometric analysis.

Design/methodology/approach

The present study analyzed 395 research articles on the pandemic phenomenon, yielding five main themes and 11 sub-themes.

Findings

The emergent research themes are global impact on public health, the influence of COVID-19 on workplace functioning, global governance in COVID-19, research ethics in scholarly works and the influence of COVID-19 on demography.

Originality/value

Drawing from these themes, the authors provide propositions, policy implications and future research directions.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to extend our gratitude to the editor, and anonymous reviewer. The authors would also like to thank Samriddhi, Aavya and Ivaan for their support.

Citation

Singh, V. and Verma, S. (2022), "Unearthing the response pattern of COVID-19 research in social sciences", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 42 No. 5/6, pp. 543-563. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-04-2021-0094

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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