Trends Indigenous Psychology Research and Education: A Bibliometric Analysis, 2010-2024

Abstract

This paper examines the trends in the education and teaching of Indigenous Psychology through a bibliometric analysis. Indigenous Psychology has emerged as a crucial and strategic subject taught at the higher education level. Its inclusion in academic curricula is pivotal to advancing psychology education rooted in local communities and indigenous wisdom. The aim of this study is to identify research and educational trends pertaining to Indigenous Psychology published between 2010 and 2024. The research methodology employs a bibliometric analysis, with data visualization facilitated through the bibliometric software Vosviewer. Data were collected from the Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) databases using specified timeframes and keywords. The data search was conducted on July 12, 2024. The findings indicate that the recurring themes remain foundational and popular within the field of psychology, and these themes are analyzed and interpreted through the framework of Indigenous Psychology.