Evolution path and research hotspots in the field of 24-hourmovement behavior among children and adolescents

Abstract

Objective To visualize the research hotspots and emerging trends in the field of international research on 24-hour(24h) movement behavior among children and adolescents, in order to provide reference for their healthy development. Methods Literature on 24h movement behavior of children and adolescents was searched in the Web of Science core collection from January 2002 to September 2022. The CiteSpace software was used to visualize the network analysis of keyword co-occurrence, cluster analysis, and citation burst for 1 616 articles. Results The evolutionary trajectory of 24-hour activity patterns among children and adolescents internationally can be categorized into three phases: the "Transformation Period" characterized by understanding the differential impacts of behaviors on health; the "Formation Period" marked by epidemiological surveys of 24-hour activity behaviors; and the "Development Period", highlighted by the release of guidelines for 24-hour activity behaviors. Conclusions In comparison with international experiences, domestic research in this area started later and faces limitations, including insufficient epidemiological evidence, a lack of unified standards for Objective measurement tools, and inadequate evidence supporting physical activity guidelines. It is recommended that future studies prioritize large-scale epidemiological investigations, standardization of measurement instruments, and refinement of physical activity guidelines to foster healthy development among children and adolescents.

Keywords

24h movement behavior / children and adolescents / research hotspots / evolution path