Unlocking the Potential Trends in Parental Involvement: Insight from Bibliometric Mapping

Abstract

The researchers presented the bibliometric visuals of the trends in the area of parental involvement (PI) of 2000 research articles published between the year 2012 and 2024. The researchers developed five research objectives to execute the study in an appropriate way. The bibliometric mapping employed in this study provides a quantitative analysis of published literature from reputable databases, such as Taylor & Francis, spanning 2012 to 2024. By systematically mapping key trends, influential authors, and emerging themes, this approach offers insights into parental involvement research's evolution and current state. Bibliometric indicators such as citation counts and co-citation networks illuminate seminal works and pivotal contributions shaping the field. Bibliometric analysis is to identify key trends and influential works; content analysis is to explore recurring themes and methodological approaches. The data collection strategy is designed to ensure the acquisition of high-quality, pertinent data for bibliometric mapping and content analysis, providing a robust foundation for subsequent analysis and interpretation. Whereas 2000 articles were retrieved from Taylor and Francis database spinning the duration of 2012 to 2024. The study found that Taylor & Francis's publication statistics from 2012 to 2024 show a huge growth in academic productivity. The trend continued with 96 papers in 2018, 108 in 2019, and 148 in 2020, maybe due to the pandemic. Publishing increased to 303 in 2022, more than tripling from the year before. The number of papers peaked at 556 in 2023 and dropped to 389 in 2024. The study concluded that the overall trend highlights the increasing significance of the Taylor & Francis database as a vital archive for academic information across many fields, highlighting its place in the academic world. It is also concluded that the diversity in geographical focus and study subjects enhances collective knowledge, guiding strategic directions for future educational advancements.