A Bibliometric Analysis of Parental Involvement in Students' Mathematics Activities

Agustian Agustian, Wahyu Setyaningrum, Ariyadi Wijaya

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This study investigates parental involvement in students' mathematics activities through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis. The objective is to explore emerging research areas, identify prevailing trends, and outline future directions regarding how parents support their children's mathematics learning. This effort aims to provide valuable insights that enhance educational interventions, particularly in diverse cultural and educational settings. Publication metadata were collected from Scopus and ERIC databases using the search string: "(parent* OR parents) AND (involvement OR support) AND (mathematics OR math) AND students." After a screening process, 944 articles were selected and analyzed using Harzing’s Publish or Perish 8, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer 1.6.20. The results reveal that research in this area has spanned 42 years, accumulating a total of 17,392 citations. The year 2023 marked the highest productivity, with 80 studies published. The most prolific authors in this field were Jianzhong Xu and James Reed Campbell, each contributing six publications. Keyword co-occurrence mapping revealed several promising directions for future studies, including the integration of psychological interventions, longitudinal research designs, multidisciplinary approaches, and the use of technology to enhance parental engagement in mathematics education. These findings not only highlight the evolving scholarly attention toward this topic but also underscore the need for inclusive and culturally responsive strategies to foster meaningful parental involvement in students' academic development.

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Parental Involvement; Mathematics; Students; Bibliometric

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