Bibliometric analysis on the research of the social isolation of the elderly in recent 10 years based on Web of Science database
10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20201220-04883
- VernacularTitle:基于Web of Science数据库近10年老年人社会隔离研究文献计量学分析
- Author:
Wei WANG
1
;
Guanghong HAN
;
Huili SUN
;
Shanshan WANG
;
Xiaoli PANG
Author Information
1. 天津中医药大学研究生院 301617
- Keywords:
Aged;
Social isolation;
Web of Science;
Bibliometrics analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2021;37(35):2741-2748
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the research hotspots, research directions and future trends of social isolation of the elderly in the past 10 years, so as to provide reference for future research.Methods:The literature on social isolation of the elderly included in the Web of Science database from 2010 to 2020 was retrieved, and bibliometrics analysis was conducted on the number of literature publications, key words, countries and institutions, keyword knowledge graph analysis and keyword emergence and other aspects using science citation analysis and Citespace5.7.R3 visualization software.Results:A total of 1 178 articles were included. The document volume showed a rising tendency, The majority of them was in Britain and the United States, less international cooperation among the author, issuing agency is given priority to with university. The research focuses on the mental health of the elderly, social isolation intervention methods, risk factors, quality of life and mortality, etc.Conclusions:The phenomenon of social isolation of the elderly has become a research hotspot in the international community, while China′s research in this field is still in its infancy. Future research should draw lessons from the experience and methods of foreign research, and explore intervention methods suitable for the social isolation of the elderly in China, so as to better promote the healthy aging of the elderly.
