Exploring academic resilience: A review of Bibliometrics and potential directions for further research

Abstract

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status and future research prospects in academic resilience. Considering the increasing volume and diversity of research in this field, a quantitative methodology is vital for illustrating existing themes and identifying potential research paths. To achieve this goal, bibliometric and content analysis are required to map out existing research and identify emerging topics and directions for future studies. This research analyses 887 bibliographic sources from Scopus and visualizes the results of the bibliometric analysis through co-occurrence and thematic map analysis using VOSviewer and BibliometriX software. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications and citations in the field, with popular research topics including student resilience and stress in medical education, a comprehensive concept of student success and well-being, and the impact of COVID-19 on higher education. The most influential factors in academic resilience are identified as mental stress, self-concept, and social support. Emerging research areas in academic resilience relate to gender, adolescence, academic success, and emotional aspects. By highlighting both established and emerging research areas, these findings provide valuable insights into a comprehensive research approach for understanding and enhancing resilience in educational contexts. The potential for future research related to academic resilience needs to link global crises such as the Covid 19 pandemic, wellbeing, mental health, burnout, and academic buoyancy, and socioeconomic status. Additionally, these findings are crucial for guiding educational practitioners in delivering interventions aimed at improving academic resilience.