The Impact of the University Classroom on Managing the Socio-Educational Well-being: A Global Study

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Feb 3;17(3):931. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17030931.

Abstract

The university learning classroom, in addition to a space for activities and architectural object, has a direct impact on the academic motivation, well-being and social relationships of the students. Thus, the link between the university classroom and the management of the socio-educational well-being of the student, in accordance with the principles of well-being theory, is a challenge that the current university must manage. The progress of worldwide research on this topic has been studied during the period 2004-2018. For this aim, a bibliometric study of 1982 articles has been applied. The results provide data of the scientific productivity of the journals, authors, institutions and countries that contribute to this research. The evidence reveals growing interest, especially in the last six years. The main category is Social Sciences. The most productive journals are Computers and Education, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, and Theory into Practice. The author with most articles is Reddy, from Rutgers University. The most productive institution is the University of Virginia. The United States is the country with most academic publications, citations and with most international collaborations in its works. Worldwide research has followed an increasing trend, with optimum publication levels in latest years.

Keywords: classroom; health; higher education; management; scientific research; well-being.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bibliometrics*
  • Humans
  • Publishing / statistics & numerical data
  • Publishing / trends
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Universities* / statistics & numerical data
  • Universities* / trends
  • Young Adult