Iranian Higher Education
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hamdi F, zokaei M S, abbaspour A, khorsandi taskoh A. Academic Bullying: A Systematic Review Based on Internationally Indexed Studies. ihej 2024; 16 (3) :113-137
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1- Ph.D. Student in Higher Education Management, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. , fahimeh71hamdi@gmail.com
2- Full Professor, Cultural Studies Dept., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
3- Full Professor, Educational management and planning Dept., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
4- Associate Professor, Educational management and planning Dept., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Full Professor, Cultural Studies Dept., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
3- Full Professor, Educational management and planning Dept., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
4- Associate Professor, Educational management and planning Dept., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (895 Views)
Objective: This study aims to identify the main thematic clusters and key players in the field of academic bullying research, reveal the current state of knowledge, and suggest potential avenues for future studies.
Method: This systematic study relied on the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus citation databases. By examining the bibliometric information of 266 identified studies published between 2001 and 2024, a bibliometric approach (descriptive-analytical) was employed. Utilizing the analytical-visual tools VOS Viewer and Excel, the study investigated publication trends; leading and influential researchers, countries, and studies; and identified the thematic clusters within this research area.
Findings: Analysis of publication trends from 2001-2024 indicated exponential growth in published studies starting from 2008, reaching peaks in 2021 and 2024. Regarding literature development, the findings identified the United States as the most influential country, Merlin Campbell as the most influential author, and the study by Dilmac as the most influential publication to date. Furthermore, keyword analysis resulted in the identification of three main thematic clusters: (1) Academic bullying and the workplace, (2) Cyberbullying, and (3) Victimization.
Conclusion: Over the past decade, researcher attention towards bullying in universities has been growing, yet it remains recognized globally as a relatively new and emerging topic. Given the negative consequences of bullying on university structure and relationships, it is imperative for educational policymakers and academic stakeholders to increase focus on its management and prevention. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable guide for Iranian researchers and policy analysts, enabling them to analyze and investigate this destructive phenomenon within the Iranian university system by referencing and utilizing the studies highlighted herein.
Method: This systematic study relied on the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus citation databases. By examining the bibliometric information of 266 identified studies published between 2001 and 2024, a bibliometric approach (descriptive-analytical) was employed. Utilizing the analytical-visual tools VOS Viewer and Excel, the study investigated publication trends; leading and influential researchers, countries, and studies; and identified the thematic clusters within this research area.
Findings: Analysis of publication trends from 2001-2024 indicated exponential growth in published studies starting from 2008, reaching peaks in 2021 and 2024. Regarding literature development, the findings identified the United States as the most influential country, Merlin Campbell as the most influential author, and the study by Dilmac as the most influential publication to date. Furthermore, keyword analysis resulted in the identification of three main thematic clusters: (1) Academic bullying and the workplace, (2) Cyberbullying, and (3) Victimization.
Conclusion: Over the past decade, researcher attention towards bullying in universities has been growing, yet it remains recognized globally as a relatively new and emerging topic. Given the negative consequences of bullying on university structure and relationships, it is imperative for educational policymakers and academic stakeholders to increase focus on its management and prevention. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable guide for Iranian researchers and policy analysts, enabling them to analyze and investigate this destructive phenomenon within the Iranian university system by referencing and utilizing the studies highlighted herein.
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