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Executive functions in children with ADHD: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis

Kızbes Meral Kılıç¹, Emine Ahmetoğlu²

¹Child Development Department, Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Akdeniz University Kumluca, Antalya, Turkey.

Applied Neuropsychology. Child|June 14, 2025

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Summary

Research on executive functions in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is rapidly increasing. Early studies focused on brain imaging, while recent research emphasizes environmental factors.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Child Development

Background:

Executive functions are crucial for environmental adaptation and are impaired in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
A bibliometric analysis of executive functions in children with ADHD has not been previously conducted.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research on executive functions in children with ADHD.
To identify trends, key publications, and research focus shifts over time.

Main Methods:

Bibliometric analysis of 905 studies using VOS viewer and RStudio.
Examination of publication trends, influential journals, and research focus evolution.

Main Results:

Significant growth in international research on executive functions in children with ADHD.
Leading journals include Journal of Attention Disorders, Child Neuropsychology, and Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Research focus shifted from brain imaging techniques to environmental variables.

Conclusions:

The field of executive functions in children with ADHD is expanding, with a notable shift in research emphasis.
This bibliometric analysis provides a foundation for future research directions and knowledge accumulation in this area.

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