Knowledge Graph of China's Research on Sportsmanship——A Bibliometric Study Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer
OBJECTIVE:Sportsmanship,as a conscious motivation,serves as a driving force behind the regulation of sports behavior and plays a guiding role in sports practice.Systematically reviewing the research status,evolutionary trends,and development patterns in this field is crucial for enhancing sports behavior regulation and promoting scientific management.METHODS:This study employed bibliometric analysis,co-occurrence analysis,and keyword frequency analysis to analyze 710 core Chinese papers on China's sportsmanship.CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were utilized for visualizing authorship,affiliations,and keyword information.RESULTS:(1)The annual publication volume exhibited an overall upward trend,with collaborations predominantly occurring among authors and institutions associated with major sports universities and colleges.(2)The research process underwent three stages:initial exploration,active investigation,and deep development.(3)Research hotspots revolved around three main categories:sports culture,competitive sports,and sports prowess.CONCLUSION:The publication volume in this field has been steadily increasing,accompanied by a gradual expansion of the research scope.SUGGESTIONS:Future research should focus on integrating traditional sportsmanship culture with modern ideological and political elements.