Attractive : Innovative Education Journal
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Attractive : Innovative Education Journal

Exploring the Dynamics of Cancel Culture in Social Studies (2002-2025): A Bibliomatrix Analysis

Liza Dwi Eftiza Khairunniza (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia)
Elly Malihah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia)
Didin Saripudin (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia)
Siti Nurbayani K (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia)



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30 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the bibliographic metadata characteristics of research on cancel culture in the context of Social Studies using a bibliometric approach. The research subjects include scholarly articles indexed in the Scopus database that discuss cancel culture relevant to Social Studies. The research method employed is bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer software to identify publication trends based on the aspects of Documents by Year, Documents by Subject Area, Documents by Country or Territory, and Documents by Funding Sponsor. The theories underlying this article encompass three main approaches: the theory of social construction and communication, the theory of power, and the theory of digital ethics. The findings indicate that publications on cancel culture in the context of Social Studies have increased significantly since 2020, peaking in 2024. The Social Sciences field is the most dominant discipline researching this topic, followed by Psychology as well as Business, Management, and Accounting. Geographically, research is dominated by the United States, Australia, Canada, and the Philippines. Meanwhile, research funding primarily comes from social sciences and humanities institutions, highlighting a greater focus on social and communication aspects rather than direct educational implications. This study recommends further exploration of the impact of cancel culture on Social Studies curricula, academic freedom, and digital ethics in education. Additionally, empirical research is needed to understand how students and educators respond to this phenomenon and to develop educational strategies based on digital literacy.

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