A Study Based the Cite Space Visual Analysis - Topics Selection of ‘Anxiety’ for Master's Theses in Chinese International Education, 2011-2023

In this study, we employed the Cite Space software to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the selected topics of 'anxiety' in the master's theses on Chinese international education on China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) from 2011 to 2023. The study revealed that research in this field has demonstrated a fluctuating growth trend, with research hotspots focusing on the influence of affective factors on second language acquisition, international students' learning anxiety and teaching anxiety. Despite the wealth of research on the topic of 'anxiety' in Chinese master's degrees, the study identified several limitations, including the use of a single research method and an unclear understanding of research hotspots. To advance the field, future research should adopt a more diverse range of research methods and delve deeper into the exploration of research hotspots.