The Research Status and Hotspots of Learning Burnout: A Visualization Analysis Based on CiteSpace

Introduction: recent years have seen a surge in research on learning burnout, encompassing all levels of education from compulsory to higher education. Objective: the study aims to map the research status, hotspots, and emerging trends of learning burnout using CiteSpace, offering insights into key areas of focus and future research directions.Methods: the study employs CiteSpace, a visual analysis tool, to systematically analyze the literature on learning burnout. Results: the analysis shows a steady increase in the volume of literature on learning burnout, with a significant surge in research after 2019. This uptick is attributed to shifts in educational policies and the rise of online learning. Although a core group of authors in this field is still developing, key contributors, especially from Europe and Asia, have significantly advanced the field. The most highly cited literature was published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The keyword co-occurrence mapping reflects the broader field of research in the literature related to learning burnout, keyword clustering analysis indicated that current research hotspots are mainly focused on the conceptual definition and structural dimensions of learning burnout, influencing factors and mechanisms of action, intervention and prevention strategies, consequences of effects, and related research areas. Conclusions: future research on learning burnout should focus on deepening the exploration of its influencing factors, intervention strategies, and long-term effects, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to refine theoretical frameworks and improve practical interventions.