Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Indonesia
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): JPPI (Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Indonesia)

Bibliometric portrait of stress coping research in higher education (2020–2025): global trends, thematic clusters, and research gaps

Mufadhal Barseli (Universitas Putra Indonesia "YPTK")
Ifdil Ifdil (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Vera Sriwahyuni Nengsih (Universitas Putra Indonesia "YPTK")
Nilma Zola (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Lira Erwinda (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Berru Amalianita (Universitas Negeri Bengkulu)
Linda Fitria (Universitas Putra Indonesia "YPTK")
Rima Pratiwi Fadli (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to map the development of international research on coping strategies for managing stress among college students by examining publication patterns, thematic structures, and emerging research directions. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using 130 journal articles indexed in Scopus and published between 2020 and 2025. Data were collected following the PRISMA framework and analyzed using VOSviewer and R Studio to visualize keyword networks, thematic clusters, and country contributions. The results revealed a substantial increase in publications since 2020, with the United States and India leading research productivity. Four major research themes were identified: coping and psychological adaptation, academic and psychosocial contexts, mental health consequences, and predictor factors with psychological assessment. Mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-focused coping, social support, and digital interventions emerged as the most frequently investigated coping approaches. Indonesia showed increasing research activity, although international collaboration and experimental studies remain limited. These findings provide valuable insights into the evolution of research on student stress management and offer directions for developing evidence-based counseling interventions and mental health policies in higher education.

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