Tracing the Development of Research on Appraisal Theory within Systemic Functional Linguistics (2003-2025): A Bibliometric Analysis
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| Title: | Tracing the Development of Research on Appraisal Theory within Systemic Functional Linguistics (2003-2025): A Bibliometric Analysis |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ly Tuan Phan (ORCID |
| Source: | Language Teaching Research Quarterly. 2025 52:87-109. |
| Availability: | European Knowledge Development (EUROKD). e-mail: editorial@eurokd.com; Web site: https://www.eurokd.com/journal/jd/1 |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Literature Reviews, Bibliometrics, Linguistics, Linguistic Theory, Structural Analysis (Linguistics), Educational Research, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis |
| ISSN: | 2667-6753 |
| Abstract: | This study aims to map the main research trends in Appraisal Theory within Systemic Functional Linguistics through a bibliometric analysis. We analyze papers retrieved from Scopus for the period of 2003-2025. Using VOSviewer, 231 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were examined. We analyze citation and co-citation metrics, bibliographic coupling, and keyword co-occurrence to illuminate fluctuations in publication volume, evolving research themes, impacted journals, and prominent authors in Appraisal Theory research. Findings indicate a steady yearly increase in publications. Four overarching trends emerge:(i) Exploring the interpersonal meaning of discourse through Appraisal Theory; (ii) Employing Critical Discourse Analysis via integration of corpus linguistics and Appraisal Theory; (iii) Examining evaluations of language users across specific contexts; (iv) Investigating targeted sub-aspects of Appraisal Theory. Citation analysis identifies Martin & White (2005) and White (2012) as the most cited works and pivotal authors in the field. Together, these insights enhance understanding of the scholarly landscape of Appraisal Theory and highlight promising directions for future research. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1494908 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study aims to map the main research trends in Appraisal Theory within Systemic Functional Linguistics through a bibliometric analysis. We analyze papers retrieved from Scopus for the period of 2003-2025. Using VOSviewer, 231 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were examined. We analyze citation and co-citation metrics, bibliographic coupling, and keyword co-occurrence to illuminate fluctuations in publication volume, evolving research themes, impacted journals, and prominent authors in Appraisal Theory research. Findings indicate a steady yearly increase in publications. Four overarching trends emerge:(i) Exploring the interpersonal meaning of discourse through Appraisal Theory; (ii) Employing Critical Discourse Analysis via integration of corpus linguistics and Appraisal Theory; (iii) Examining evaluations of language users across specific contexts; (iv) Investigating targeted sub-aspects of Appraisal Theory. Citation analysis identifies Martin & White (2005) and White (2012) as the most cited works and pivotal authors in the field. Together, these insights enhance understanding of the scholarly landscape of Appraisal Theory and highlight promising directions for future research. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-6753 |
