Qiao Fu-Qiang, Du Tong-Tong, Guo Yingao, Dong Ya-Jie, Li Si-Ning, Qiang Xu, Wang Duan-Wei
School of Education and Psychology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China.
Tianjin Yang Jialou Senior High School, Tianjin, China.
Front Psychiatry. 2025 Apr 24;16:1522299. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1522299. eCollection 2025.
The aim of this study was to analyze the research hotspots and frontiers in the field of autistic traits (AT) between 1997 and 2024.
The Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) is used as a data source in the study, analyzing 1,044 academic articles on AT published between 1997 and 2024. The included articles were visually analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2.R4 software, which is used to map keywords and core literature related to AT and to analyze research progress and emerging hotspots in the field.
A total of 1,044 articles have been included in the analysis, and the total number of articles has demonstrated an upward trajectory. The nations of England, the USA, and Australia are at the vanguard of this body of literature. With regard to research institutions, the University of London has attracted considerable attention as a result of its substantial contributions to the field of AT. The most relevant research is published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
The scope of AT research has expanded considerably, encompassing psychology, education, and other disciplines. The research dimensions extend beyond behavioral, genetic, cognitive, and neural aspects to include environmental and hormonal factors. Furthermore, the study population has evolved from twins and the general population to focus on specific groups, such as individuals with psychiatric disorders. This broadening of focus has led to a significant increase in AT research in recent years. In sum, this study provides a comprehensive perspective that can inform and guide further in-depth research on AT.
本研究旨在分析1997年至2024年自闭症特质（AT）领域的研究热点和前沿。
本研究以科学网核心合集（WOSCC）作为数据源，分析了1997年至2024年发表的1044篇关于AT的学术文章。使用CiteSpace 6.2.R4软件对纳入的文章进行可视化分析，该软件用于绘制与AT相关的关键词和核心文献，并分析该领域的研究进展和新兴热点。
共纳入1044篇文章进行分析，文章总数呈上升趋势。英国、美国和澳大利亚在这一文献领域处于领先地位。在研究机构方面，伦敦大学因其对AT领域的重大贡献而备受关注。最相关的研究发表在《自闭症与发育障碍杂志》上。
AT研究的范围已大幅扩展，涵盖心理学、教育学等多个学科。研究维度不仅包括行为、遗传、认知和神经方面，还扩展到环境和激素因素。此外，研究人群已从双胞胎和普通人群演变为关注特定群体，如患有精神疾病的个体。这种关注点的拓宽导致近年来AT研究显著增加。总之，本研究提供了一个全面的视角，可为进一步深入研究AT提供参考和指导。
