Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace
This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of intergroup relations literature using CiteSpace 6.3.R1 to examine 2,774 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (2014–2024). Bibliometric methods like keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and cluster analysis were used to identify trends, hotsp...
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| author | Yao, Shujing Mohd Khir, Azlina Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira |
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| description | This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of intergroup relations literature using CiteSpace 6.3.R1 to examine 2,774 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (2014–2024). Bibliometric methods like keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and cluster analysis were used to identify trends, hotspots, and emerging themes. The findings reveal a general trend of increasing publication volume, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands identified as the most active contributors. Key research topics include "prejudice," "intergroup contact," and "identity," while emerging themes such as "racial attitudes," "group threat," "social change," and "adolescence" indicate the dynamic evolution of the field. This study highlights the dual characteristics of foundational and applied research in intergroup relations, emphasizing its interdisciplinary potential and practical relevance. By mapping the knowledge structure of the field, the findings provide valuable insights for scholars and policymakers to address pressing societal challenges, such as reducing prejudice, fostering social inclusion, and mitigating intergroup conflicts. Additionally, this study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration in advancing intergroup relations research, offering a roadmap for its future development. |
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| spelling | upm-1209832025-10-17T03:03:40Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120983/ Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace Yao, Shujing Mohd Khir, Azlina Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of intergroup relations literature using CiteSpace 6.3.R1 to examine 2,774 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (2014–2024). Bibliometric methods like keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and cluster analysis were used to identify trends, hotspots, and emerging themes. The findings reveal a general trend of increasing publication volume, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands identified as the most active contributors. Key research topics include "prejudice," "intergroup contact," and "identity," while emerging themes such as "racial attitudes," "group threat," "social change," and "adolescence" indicate the dynamic evolution of the field. This study highlights the dual characteristics of foundational and applied research in intergroup relations, emphasizing its interdisciplinary potential and practical relevance. By mapping the knowledge structure of the field, the findings provide valuable insights for scholars and policymakers to address pressing societal challenges, such as reducing prejudice, fostering social inclusion, and mitigating intergroup conflicts. Additionally, this study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration in advancing intergroup relations research, offering a roadmap for its future development. Universiti Putra Malaysia 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120983/1/120983.pdf Yao, Shujing and Mohd Khir, Azlina and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa and Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira (2025) Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 33 (3). pp. 1129-1149. ISSN 0128-7702; eISSN: 2231-8534 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjssh/browse/regular-issue?article=JSSH-9153-2024 10.47836/pjssh.33.3.09 |
| spellingShingle | Yao, Shujing Mohd Khir, Azlina Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace |
| title | Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace |
| title_full | Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace |
| title_fullStr | Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace |
| title_full_unstemmed | Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace |
| title_short | Visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace |
| title_sort | visualization of intergroup relations research: a bibliometric analysis based on citespace |
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