Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the research hotspots and frontiers in the field of autistic traits (AT) between 1997 and 2024.MethodsThe Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) is used as a data source in the study, analyzing 1,044 academic articles on AT published between 1997 and 202...
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| author | Fu-Qiang Qiao Tong-Tong Du Yingao Guo Ya-Jie Dong Si-Ning Li Xu Qiang Duan-Wei Wang |
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| description | ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the research hotspots and frontiers in the field of autistic traits (AT) between 1997 and 2024.MethodsThe Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) is used as a data source in the study, analyzing 1,044 academic articles on AT published between 1997 and 2024. The included articles were visually analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2.R4 software, which is used to map keywords and core literature related to AT and to analyze research progress and emerging hotspots in the fieldResultsA total of 1,044 articles have been included in the analysis, and the total number of articles has demonstrated an upward trajectory. The nations of England, the USA, and Australia are at the vanguard of this body of literature. With regard to research institutions, the University of London has attracted considerable attention as a result of its substantial contributions to the field of AT. The most relevant research is published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.ConclusionThe scope of AT research has expanded considerably, encompassing psychology, education, and other disciplines. The research dimensions extend beyond behavioral, genetic, cognitive, and neural aspects to include environmental and hormonal factors. Furthermore, the study population has evolved from twins and the general population to focus on specific groups, such as individuals with psychiatric disorders. This broadening of focus has led to a significant increase in AT research in recent years. In sum, this study provides a comprehensive perspective that can inform and guide further in-depth research on AT. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fddf2e5cdd6b4e4591a9bb215f2d6e552025-08-20T03:14:12ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychiatry1664-06402025-04-011610.3389/fpsyt.2025.15222991522299Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpaceFu-Qiang Qiao0Tong-Tong Du1Yingao Guo2Ya-Jie Dong3Si-Ning Li4Xu Qiang5Duan-Wei Wang6School of Education and Psychology, University of Jinan, Jinan, ChinaSchool of Education and Psychology, University of Jinan, Jinan, ChinaSchool of Education and Psychology, University of Jinan, Jinan, ChinaTianjin Yang Jialou Senior High School, Tianjin, ChinaSchool of Education and Psychology, University of Jinan, Jinan, ChinaDepartment of Psychology, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaShandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, ChinaObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the research hotspots and frontiers in the field of autistic traits (AT) between 1997 and 2024.MethodsThe Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) is used as a data source in the study, analyzing 1,044 academic articles on AT published between 1997 and 2024. The included articles were visually analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2.R4 software, which is used to map keywords and core literature related to AT and to analyze research progress and emerging hotspots in the fieldResultsA total of 1,044 articles have been included in the analysis, and the total number of articles has demonstrated an upward trajectory. The nations of England, the USA, and Australia are at the vanguard of this body of literature. With regard to research institutions, the University of London has attracted considerable attention as a result of its substantial contributions to the field of AT. The most relevant research is published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.ConclusionThe scope of AT research has expanded considerably, encompassing psychology, education, and other disciplines. The research dimensions extend beyond behavioral, genetic, cognitive, and neural aspects to include environmental and hormonal factors. Furthermore, the study population has evolved from twins and the general population to focus on specific groups, such as individuals with psychiatric disorders. This broadening of focus has led to a significant increase in AT research in recent years. In sum, this study provides a comprehensive perspective that can inform and guide further in-depth research on AT.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1522299/fullautistic traitsCitespacevisual analysisautism spectrum disorder(WOS) web of Science |
| spellingShingle | Fu-Qiang Qiao Tong-Tong Du Yingao Guo Ya-Jie Dong Si-Ning Li Xu Qiang Duan-Wei Wang Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace Frontiers in Psychiatry autistic traits Citespace visual analysis autism spectrum disorder (WOS) web of Science |
| title | Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace |
| title_full | Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace |
| title_short | Knowledge mapping of autistic traits: a visual analysis via CiteSpace |
| title_sort | knowledge mapping of autistic traits a visual analysis via citespace |
| topic | autistic traits Citespace visual analysis autism spectrum disorder (WOS) web of Science |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1522299/full |
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