Author(s)

XingChen Shen, JuMing Shen, XuHui Jiao^*

Affiliation(s)

Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China.

Corresponding Author

XuHui Jiao

ABSTRACT

This bibliometric analysis examines research trends in global competence in education from 2005 to June 2024, revealing their evolution, interdisciplinary nature and future research directions. The study finds that academic interest in the subject has grown significantly, at an annual rate of 14.45%, reflecting the importance of developing individuals' ability to navigate complex global environments. The research highlights the impact of international organizations, technological advances, theoretical developments, and labor market demands in shaping the research directions on global competence. The analysis also emphasizes the interdisciplinary collaboration of prolific authors, influential institutions, and active countries in the field and projects forthcoming research trends, encompassing the amalgamation of digital competency, the ascendancy of soft skills, and repercussions of globalization on marginalized communities. The study concludes with a call for continued attention to emerging trends to promote a profound understanding of global competencies, thereby equipping individuals to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

KEYWORDS

Global competence; Bibliometric analysis; Interdisciplinary; Digital competence; Future trends

CITE THIS PAPER

XingChen Shen, JuMing Shen, XuHui Jiao. Research trends on global competence in education: a bibliometric analysis. World Journal of Educational Studies. 2025, 3(8): 72-81. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wjes3111.

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