Dataset research on resilience, motivation and prisoners, 1912–2024

This article presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of academic research on <b>resilience</b> and <b>motivation among prisoners</b> over a period of more than a century (1912–2024). It systematically maps publication trends, key contributors, thematic developments, and intellectual structures using Scopus-indexed literature. The study reveals a notable growth in scholarly output since the early 2000s, especially from countries like the <b>United States, United Kingdom, and Germany</b>.Through <b>co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and citation analysis</b>, the review identifies four major thematic clusters:<b>Psychological resilience and coping</b><b>Addiction rehabilitation</b><b>Post-incarceration reintegration</b><b>Decision-making in correctional settings</b>The findings indicate a paradigm shift from punitive to rehabilitative correctional models, emphasizing psychological support and motivation-building strategies. However, the study also highlights gaps in <b>cross-cultural research</b>, <b>gender-sensitive approaches</b>, and <b>post-release interventions</b>.Ultimately, this review calls for <b>greater global collaboration and interdisciplinary research</b> to inform more effective policies and evidence-based rehabilitation programs aimed at <b>reducing recidivism</b> and promoting the <b>successful reintegration</b> of former inmates into society.