2025 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Hotspots, evolution, and intellectual structure in feedback literacy research: A scientometric analysis (2012-2023)
AUTHOR
Yiqian Yan
ABSTRACT
Feedback literacy (FL) has recently gained momentum. However, novel development in this area has been inadequately reviewed. This study aims to close the gap by conducting scientometric analysis on FL research using CiteSpace software. In this review, 916 records (2012-2023) retrieved from Web of Science database were analyzed. The findings are: First, FL research domain is not saturated. Second, major contributing journals are Review of Educational Research, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, major institutions include University of Hong Kong and Deakin University. Third, research hotspots are students, higher education, language, formative assessment, perceptions, knowledge, and instruction. Fourth, four stages of research evolution were identified based on the time-zone view of keyword clusters and burst detection of keywords. Finally, seven clusters were established for the intellectual structure of FL research: including assessment for learning, ecological perspective, work readiness, writing instruction, assessment, post-secondary education, and intercultural competence. In the end, future directions of FL research are predicted and several limitations are acknowledged.
KEYWORDS
Scientometric analysis; Feedback literacy; Hotspot; Evolution; Intellectual structure
