• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.21-42
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• 2003

This study is to represent the research trends of library & information science in Korea through an analysis of the master's and doctor's dissertations published from 1959 through 2002. The results of this study are as follows: The average yearly dissertations: 38.5 pieces; the year published the largest number of dissertations: 2002; the order of the number of dissertations by the domain of library ＆ information science: library management, information science, public service, organizing library materials, bibliography, collection development (management), history of books & libraries, foundations of library & information science.

• Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.111-126
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of the current research is to collect basic data to diagnose the current status and to foresee the future research trends of young children's parent education programs published in South Korea from 2001 to 2020. Methods: Data collection was made out of RISS of Korea. Excel 2016 was used to categorize 210 finally filtered and collected data which included academic journal articles, MA/PhD dissertations, and funded research reports according to analysis criteria by publication year/5-year-term, research theme, research method, and researchers' academic area. Results: Annual/5-year-term analysis shows increasing trends of parent education programs for young children. Quantitative research was the most frequently implemented method, followed by literature reviews, qualitative research, and mixed research method in order. In research theme, parent-competency reinforcement program was the most frequently implemented theme followed by parent education, socio-emotional issue, special education for young children with special needs, family support, early childhood sex education, and program analysis in order. Education area showed the most active participation in parent education program for young children in comparing with other academic areas in research field. Conclusion/Implications: Research trends of young children's parent education programs showed steady increase in their amount, frequency, and diversity as well. Minority parents need more attentions for providing the next young generation's educational equality. Parent programs during COVID-19 need to gain more research attentions as well as care-giving grandparents, social workers, and public health care helpers in child caring service areas in order to alleviate low-birth rate.