Mapping Global Research on Educational Consultation in School Programmes: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This bibliometric study examines global research on educational consultation in school programmes from 2020 to 2025. Using data extracted from the Scopus database and analysed with VOSviewer software, 250 peer-reviewed journal articles in the Social Sciences were selected based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis explores publication trends, influential authors, country contributions, subject area distributions, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. Results indicate strong interdisciplinary engagement, with dominant themes spanning collaboration, inclusive education, teacher support, and digital consultation. Social Sciences led in publication volume, followed by Psychology and Health-related disciplines. Notably, international collaboration and contributions from emerging regions, including Southeast Asia, are on the rise. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the field’s intellectual structure and identifies future directions for research and policy in educational consultation.