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Abstract : Adversity Quotient (AQ) has gained increasing attention for its role in explaining how individuals respond to setbacks and stressors. While empirical research has consistently linked AQ to positive outcomes such as academic performance and coping skills, a systematic analysis of the field's intellectual structure and trends is lacking. This study employs a bibliometric approach to quantitatively map the global research landscape of AQ scale development and psychometric validation. Using the bibliometrix R package and its web-based application, Biblioshiny, the analysis examines key metrics of scientific production, including publication growth, author productivity, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. The study identifies seminal contributions and highlights the prevalence of non-prolific authors in the field, as evidenced by Lotka's Law. Furthermore, it reveals key research hotspots and emerging themes, such as the need for cross-cultural validation and standardized measurement tools. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the field's evolution and offer crucial guidance for future research directions aimed at strengthening the theoretical and methodological foundations of the Adversity Quotient construct.