Social Science and Human Research Bulletin

One might attribute the inclination for films over novels to several elements, including the features of the media, the demands of modern life, and the immersive encounters given by films. For occupied people in a fast atmosphere, the concision of films is often more pragmatic. Watching a movie requires less cognitive involvement than reading a book, hence it is a more convenient option for people with limited time or attention span. Particularly with CGI and digital effects, technological advancements have significantly affected film adaptations by enhancing the visual representation of complex narratives. By bibliometric analysis, this paper investigates the research trends on the adaptation of novels into films between 2020 and 2025. Reviewing publications indexed in the Elsevier Scopus database, the researchers compiled 605 papers. The statistics showed that over the years, the trend is irregular and falling. According to the studies, most authors combine Asian and Western influences. The main countries making contributions are the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This study highlights three most often used keywords in the research: "adaptation," "film adaptation," and "film". This bibliometric study gives important new perspectives on the evolving dynamics of original-to--film adaptations as well as a complete awareness of current scholarly contributions and future directions of research.

Adaptation, Bibliometric analysis, English language, Films, Novels

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