The “Knowledge Landscape” of Subculture Studies

This study utilized mapping knowledge domains to conduct scientometric analysis to better understand the current landscape of subculture research and development. The dataset comprises 2,647 articles from 1998 to 2023 sourced from the Web of Science (WOS). The data were visualized and analyzed using CiteSpace by co-citation analysis and keyword co-occurrence analysis. The results provide an overview of the concept of subculture and underscore key authors, affiliations and countries in this field. Additionally, the knowledge map of subculture studies can be summarized into four primary categories: adolescents, gender, identity group, and the Internet. The results indicate that current subculture research trends focus on developmental aspects, with particular attention to commercialization, social integration, and mental health issues. Moreover, interdisciplinary approaches are increasingly applied in this field. Finally, limitations and potential directions for future studies are discussed.