Cultural security in the context of globalization: A bibliometric analysis and trend exploration

Abstract

As globalization advances, both cultural diversity and homogenization spread globally, intensifying local communities’ concerns about cultural security. This study uses bibliometric analysis of 520 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection, combining quantitative and qualitative methods, to explore the relationship between globalization and cultural security. It identifies key issues, examines research trends, and highlights the evolution of the field. Findings show that globalization accelerates cultural exchange through international networks but also exacerbates cultural homogenization, undermining individuals’ sense of security. The spread of foreign cultures threatens indigenous traditions, prompting nationalism and cultural protectionism, and raising awareness of cultural security. Research in this area focuses on three main themes: psychological and social behavioral changes, challenges to cultural identity and heritage preservation, and debates on nationalism. Over time, the focus has shifted from globalization’s risks to cultural identity toward strategies for cultural protection and localized responses, with a growing interest in the polarizing effects of globalization. Cultural security has become a national priority, with emphasis on both cultural preservation and integration. Regionally, cultural security imbalances persist, especially in areas where cultures face erosion or marginalization. High-impact citations underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach to studying the sociocultural effects of globalization, though theoretical contributions remain limited. This paper offers a comprehensive overview and calls for further research and international collaboration to address the challenges of globalization on cultural security.