A Review of the Current Status and Future Trends of Preschool Education Cost Research in China since the 21st Century——A Visual Analysis Based on CiteSpace
The cost of preschool education is related to the investment in preschool education funds,the formulation of tuition fees,and is closely linked to the high-quality development of preschool education.In this context,taking the literature on the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)platform as the data sample source,and using CiteSpace software to conduct a visual analysis of 267 documents in the field of preschool education cost from 2000 to 2023,it is found that the research in this field started relatively late in China,researchers collaborate closely,and a core group of authors has not yet been formed.The research content is rich and extensive,focusing on cost-sharing issues.It tends to focus on theoretical elaboration rather than applied research,and qualitative research methods are preferred,leading to relatively monotonous research methods.Therefore,in future related research,it is recommended that scholars comprehensively apply various research methods,strengthen research on the division of preschool education administrative and financial powers and government expenditure responsibilities,cost-sharing ratios and mechanisms,and kindergarten cost accounting and management,and improve empirical research on the cost of inclusive kindergartens,so as to provide effective support for relevant decision-making services.
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