Resumen de Academic Engagement: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scientific Production
Javier Valentino Palomino Flores, Giuliana del Pilar Saravia Ramos, Irma Milagros Carhuancho Mendoza, Lady Barbara Layme Calatayud, Ruth Inés Palomino Flores
Purpose: To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the existing literature on academic engagement in order to quantify academic output, identify influential authors and journals, and assess the temporal evolution of research, providing a comprehensive bibliometric perspective with guidance for future studies in the academic field.
Theoretical framework: Through a systematic search in academic databases, relevant studies about student commitment and motivation in educational contexts were identified.
Design/methodology/approach: The methodology has a descriptive and exploratory approach, 816 articles were reviewed. By analyzing bibliometric indicators, it was revealed a constant growth in research in this field over the last decades, proving a growing interest in understanding and enhancing student participation in their learning process.
Findings: The study identified an evolution on research themes, going from individual factors such as motivation to broader contextual issues, such as the impact of technology on the engagement and educational quality. The influence of key authors and institutions in shaping the field was highlighted, as well as a multidisciplinary approach encompassing psychology, education, medicine, and educational technology.
Research, Practical & Social implications: This bibliometric study offers a panoramic and updated vision of academic engagement research.
Originality/value: Its findings offer a solid foundation to future investigations and enrich the comprehension of how student participation and motivation contributes to a more meaningful learning and the improvement of educational systems.
