The Scientific Structure and Evolution of Trust Within Teams Research: A Citation Network Analysis and Critical Review

To consolidate the 'trust within teams' field, exploring the evolution of trust research that has shaped our perspectives to date is worthwhile. A two-phase systematic review process was undertaken. First, a citation network analysis was conducted to identify the most prominent authors, articles, and journals. Both descriptive and knowledge structures (i.e., conceptual, intellectual, and social perspectives) of the field were explored. Second, a critical review of the most influential articles identified in Phase 1 were examined in relation to conceptual contributions.