시각장애 연구의 방향성 제시를 위한 관련 학술지 게재 논문 동향 분석 (2020년~2024년‘시각장애연구’발행호를 중심으로)

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Purpose: This study aims to analyze research trends in the Journal of Visual Impairment Research to suggest future directions for studies related to visual impairment. Method: A total of 115 articles published over the past five years (2020–2024) in the Journal of Visual Impairment Research were analyzed. Results:　Most first authors were university professors or researchers. The predominant research subjects were adults with visual impairments, and the most frequently studied topics were in the areas of psychology, health, welfare, and rehabilitation. Literature reviews were the most commonly used research method. Research funding was mostly provided to professors or researchers, and was concentrated on literature reviews, program development studies, research targeting adults with visual impairments, and studies in the field of welfare. Conclusion: The findings suggest the need for large-scale and long-term research projects, increased focus on infants and toddlers with visual impairments, more research on curriculum and subject education during school age, the adoption of large-scale research methodologies, and the expansion of research funding from both the government and the private sector, including large corporations.

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