There are various hypotheses as to why some nations are more developed than others, including political instability, corruption, and exclusive institutions. However, one hypothesis that has not been extensively studied is the impact of 'bad behavior' on development. To test the validity of such hypothesis, a composite index must be developed to quantify such behavior, and facilitate for the study of its impact on development. This study aims to lay the foundation for the development of such index by conducting a bibliometric analysis of Scopus and Web of Science databases to determine if a quantitative measure of this concept already exists. This study employs a bibliometric and content analysis of these databases using Excel, VOSviewer, and R software. The results of such analysis indicate the absence of such a composite measure, thereby providing sufficient evidence that the construction of a 'Bad Behavior Index' is justified. Regarding the research contribution, the study offers an improved methodology for conducting bibliometric analysis by integrating and analyzing two journal databases instead of one, and using three different mediums and methods to identify the absence of knowledge, and provide a justification for the creation of such knowledge.