NEWS FRAMING AND STUDENT PERCEPTIONS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL RESEARCH TRENDS

1. Dr. Om Shankar Gupta; 2. Basant Kumar; 3. Suraj Gupta; 4. Priya Shukla; 5. Shruti Shukla; 6. Dr. Vimal Singh

doi:10.18848/p2qy7b42

Authors

1. Dr. Om Shankar Gupta Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3982-8475
2. Basant Kumar Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3993-402X
3. Suraj Gupta Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9298-569X
4. Priya Shukla Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9582-4761
5. Shruti Shukla Author
6. Dr. Vimal Singh Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3209-6057

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18848/p2qy7b42

Keywords:

News Framing, Student Perceptions, Bibliometric Analysis, Media Literacy, Global Research Trends

Abstract

News framing significantly shapes student perceptions in an era of digital media and global crises, yet few studies systematically explore this intersection. This bibliometric analysis maps global research trends on news framing and student perceptions from 2021 to 2025, addressing a critical gap in media studies. Using the Dimension.AI database, 5,864 open-access articles from peer-reviewed journals indexed in UGC-CARE List II, DOAJ, and PubMed were analysed. VOSviewer software facilitated the visualisation of publication trends, thematic clusters, and co-authorship networks. Findings reveal a surge in publications, with Sustainability leading (3,606 articles), reflecting interdisciplinary interest. Thematic clusters, including emotional and conflict framing, highlight their influence on students’ trust and civic engagement. Geographically, Europe and North America dominate authorship (68% of articles), underscoring the need for inclusive global research. These insights advance framing theory by contextualising its application to digital media and student audiences. Practically, the study informs media literacy curricula, emphasising critical analysis of emotional and conflict frames. Limitations include the focus on open-access journals and potential language bias. Future research should explore longitudinal and cross-cultural framing effects to enhance media literacy education.

Author Biographies

1. Dr. Om Shankar Gupta

Assistant Professor, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. Basant Kumar

Research Scholar, Department of Education, D.S.B.N. P.G. College, Unnao
3. Suraj Gupta

Research Scholar, Department of Education, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
4. Priya Shukla

Research Scholar, Department of Education, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
5. Shruti Shukla

Research Scholar, Department of Education, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
6. Dr. Vimal Singh

Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur