Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches
This study presents a systematic review of reviews published in Frontiers in Psychology (2010–2024) to examine methodological and conceptual advances in educational psychology. The objective is to synthesize research trends over 14 years and explore global challenges, such as the digitalization of e...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-04-01
|
| Series: | Frontiers in Psychology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1588242/full |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1850111010695806976 |
|---|---|
| author | Alberto Díaz-Burgos Jesús N. García-Sánchez María-Lourdes Álvarez-Fernández Sónia Brito-Costa Sónia Brito-Costa Douglas F. Kauffman Ting-Chia Hsu Jesús de la Fuente |
| author_facet | Alberto Díaz-Burgos Jesús N. García-Sánchez María-Lourdes Álvarez-Fernández Sónia Brito-Costa Sónia Brito-Costa Douglas F. Kauffman Ting-Chia Hsu Jesús de la Fuente |
| author_sort | Alberto Díaz-Burgos |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | This study presents a systematic review of reviews published in Frontiers in Psychology (2010–2024) to examine methodological and conceptual advances in educational psychology. The objective is to synthesize research trends over 14 years and explore global challenges, such as the digitalization of education and the integration of emerging technologies. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in Frontiers in Psychology, Web of Science, and Scopus, identifying 392 reviews. The selection process involved duplicate removal, title and abstract screening, and full-text evaluation, applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure methodological rigor. Data extraction and classification were carried out using an Excel-based structured database, analyzing publication years, methodological design, data sources, statistical and qualitative analysis methods, validation approaches, theoretical frameworks, thematic areas, geographical distribution, study limitations, reported results, practical applications and study populations. The methodological analysis highlights the predominance of systematic reviews, the increasing adoption of qualitative and mixed-method approaches, and a growing emphasis on digital tools and artificial intelligence. The study also reveals significant regional disparities in research output, with some regions being notably underrepresented. Beyond identifying trends, this review of reviews illustrates how psychology adapts to contemporary educational challenges through interdisciplinary methodologies and evidence-based strategies. The findings provide valuable insights into the evolving challenges in educational psychology, reinforcing the role of Frontiers in Psychology in driving methodological innovation and scholarly discourse. Furthermore, they contribute to the advancement of inclusive and sustainable educational practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Future research should focus on meta-analyses of emerging trends, longitudinal methodological studies, and strategies to address regional imbalances, fostering a more globally representative perspective. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-47f9caa0c8a44c23970dfa709c2cb341 |
| institution | OA Journals |
| issn | 1664-1078 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2025-04-01 |
| publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Frontiers in Psychology |
| spelling | doaj-art-47f9caa0c8a44c23970dfa709c2cb3412025-08-20T02:37:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-04-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.15882421588242Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approachesAlberto Díaz-Burgos0Jesús N. García-Sánchez1María-Lourdes Álvarez-Fernández2Sónia Brito-Costa3Sónia Brito-Costa4Douglas F. Kauffman5Ting-Chia Hsu6Jesús de la Fuente7Department of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy, Universidad de León, León, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy, Universidad de León, León, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy, Universidad de León, León, SpainEducation School, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalINED - Center for Research and Innovation in Education, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Porto, PortugalSchool of Clinical Medicine, Medical University of America-Nevis, Devens, MA, United StatesDepartment of Technology Application and Human Resource Development, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, TaiwanDepartment of Psychology, School of Education and Psychology. University of Navarra, Pamplona, SpainThis study presents a systematic review of reviews published in Frontiers in Psychology (2010–2024) to examine methodological and conceptual advances in educational psychology. The objective is to synthesize research trends over 14 years and explore global challenges, such as the digitalization of education and the integration of emerging technologies. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in Frontiers in Psychology, Web of Science, and Scopus, identifying 392 reviews. The selection process involved duplicate removal, title and abstract screening, and full-text evaluation, applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure methodological rigor. Data extraction and classification were carried out using an Excel-based structured database, analyzing publication years, methodological design, data sources, statistical and qualitative analysis methods, validation approaches, theoretical frameworks, thematic areas, geographical distribution, study limitations, reported results, practical applications and study populations. The methodological analysis highlights the predominance of systematic reviews, the increasing adoption of qualitative and mixed-method approaches, and a growing emphasis on digital tools and artificial intelligence. The study also reveals significant regional disparities in research output, with some regions being notably underrepresented. Beyond identifying trends, this review of reviews illustrates how psychology adapts to contemporary educational challenges through interdisciplinary methodologies and evidence-based strategies. The findings provide valuable insights into the evolving challenges in educational psychology, reinforcing the role of Frontiers in Psychology in driving methodological innovation and scholarly discourse. Furthermore, they contribute to the advancement of inclusive and sustainable educational practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Future research should focus on meta-analyses of emerging trends, longitudinal methodological studies, and strategies to address regional imbalances, fostering a more globally representative perspective.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1588242/fullpsychology and educationsystematic reviewmeta-analysissustainabledevelopmentregional comparative |
| spellingShingle | Alberto Díaz-Burgos Jesús N. García-Sánchez María-Lourdes Álvarez-Fernández Sónia Brito-Costa Sónia Brito-Costa Douglas F. Kauffman Ting-Chia Hsu Jesús de la Fuente Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches Frontiers in Psychology psychology and education systematic review meta-analysis sustainable development regional comparative |
| title | Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches |
| title_full | Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches |
| title_fullStr | Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches |
| title_short | Reviews in Educational Psychology (Frontiers in Psychology 2010–2024): typology, topics, regional comparative and methodology toward digital and AI approaches |
| title_sort | reviews in educational psychology frontiers in psychology 2010 2024 typology topics regional comparative and methodology toward digital and ai approaches |
| topic | psychology and education systematic review meta-analysis sustainable development regional comparative |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1588242/full |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT albertodiazburgos reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT jesusngarciasanchez reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT marialourdesalvarezfernandez reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT soniabritocosta reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT soniabritocosta reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT douglasfkauffman reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT tingchiahsu reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches AT jesusdelafuente reviewsineducationalpsychologyfrontiersinpsychology20102024typologytopicsregionalcomparativeandmethodologytowarddigitalandaiapproaches |