全球高等教育大一新生體驗的提升： 文獻計量分析的趨勢與觀察

Enhancing Experience of College Freshmen in Global Higher Education: Trends and Observations from a Bibliometric Analysis

本研究通過文獻計量分析探討大一新生體驗的全球研究趨勢，旨在揭示有效的大一年經驗如何對學生的學術成就、心理健康和職業準備產生積極影響。分析涵蓋自1997年以來的相關文獻，特別聚焦於支持服務和教育策略的發展，這些服務和策略對於幫助新生適應高等教育環境至關重要。研究發現顯示，學術支持、心理輔導和社交活動是大一新生適應大學生活的關鍵因素，這些支持服務不僅提升學生的學習成效，也對其整體福祉產生正面影響。此外，COVID-19大流行期間高等教育環境的變化尤其突出了線上學習和教育公平的問題，這進一步推動了對大一年經驗相關研究的需求和更新。
本研究運用Bibliometrix和CiteSpace工具進行數據分析，有效地描繪了文獻共引用網絡，從而識別出研究的核心主題和演變趨勢，以及重要學者、學術機構、國家。分析結果顯示，教育政策制定者和學術機構需更加重視大一新生的整體體驗，特別是在促進學術和社會整合方面。結論指出，儘管已有研究揭示了大一年經驗的多方面益處，但仍需對特定地區或不同類型學生群體的獨特需求進行更深入研究。未來的研究應關注如何通過創新的教育技術和個性化的學習計劃來加強這一關鍵過渡期的學生支持。

This study investigates global research trends in the freshmen experience of university students through bibliometric analysis, aiming to reveal how effective freshmen experiences positively impact students' academic achievement, psychological health, and career preparedness. The analysis encompasses literature from 1997 onwards, with a particular focus on the development of support services and educational strategies that are crucial for helping new students adapt to higher education environments. Findings indicate that academic support, psychological counseling, and social activities are key factors in helping freshmen adjust to university life, enhancing not only their learning outcomes but also their overall well-being. Moreover, the changes in the higher education landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic have particularly highlighted issues related to online learning and educational equity, further driving the need for updated research on the first-year experience.
The study utilizes Bibliometrix and CiteSpace tools for data analysis, effectively mapping the literature co-citation network and identifying the core themes, trends, as well as key scholars, academic institutions, and countries involved. The analysis shows that policymakers and academic institutions need to pay more attention to the overall experience of freshmen students, especially in fostering academic and social integration. The conclusion points out that although existing research has revealed multiple benefits of the first-year experience, there is still a need for deeper investigation into the unique needs of specific regions or different types of student groups. Future research should focus on how innovative educational technologies and personalized learning plans can strengthen support during this critical transition period.