Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Dicle Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
During
the COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty in the markets was also reflected in the
demand for cryptocurrencies. This study aims to visually present the
bibliometric analyzes of empirical studies on cryptocurrencies during the
COVID-19 pandemic period (between 2020-2022). For this purpose, VOSviewer
software was used to perform a bibliometric analysis of 30 selected studies.
According to the results obtained, it is seen that the selected studies are
mostly scanned in the SCOPUS and SSCI indexes of the journals published. Most
studies were conducted in Malaysia, followed by Pakistan and Spain. 7 studies
were conducted in Malaysia and 3 studies each in Pakistan and Spain. In the
studies, it was seen that the technology acceptance model, planned behavior
theory, and unified theory of acceptance and use of technology were used the
most, respectively. Structural equation modeling was used in 23 studies. When
the variables used were examined, it was understood that the most used
variables were the intention, risk, trust, and attitude. Considering the
uncertainties in the pandemic period and the characteristics of cryptocurrencies,
it is thought that the variables used to make significant contributions to the
literature and relevant persons.