A Bibliometric Analysis of Critical Reading Research Trends 2009-2024

Bibliometric analysis is a quantitative approach used to measure and analyze large numbers of scientific publications. The excessive focus on testing often comes at the expense of developing more complex higher-order thinking skills. To address this, a paradigm shift in education is needed, where the development of critical reading skills is a top priority. Research increasingly emphasizes the importance of context in developing critical reading skills. Factors such as students' culture, language, and socio-economic background are considered to be factors that influence their ability to read critically. The results of the analysis through network visualization, overlay visualization and density visualization show that many studies focus on how to develop and measure critical reading skills in students. Critical reading is not only applied in the field of literacy, but also in various disciplines such as science, social sciences, and humanities. Research on critical reading has shown significant development in recent years. Emerging trends suggest that critical reading ability is not only an important skill for academic success, but also a highly relevant skill in everyday life.