Mapping the Research Landscape on Dropout in Higher Learning Institutions: A Bibliometric Approach

Masetah Ahmad Tarmizi, Mohd Taufik Mohd Suffian, Liyana Ab Rahman, Siti Marlia Shamsudin and Dityawarman El Aiyubbi
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Masetah Ahmad Tarmizi: Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, MALAYSIA
Mohd Taufik Mohd Suffian: Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, MALAYSIA Accounting Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Shah Alam Campus, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Liyana Ab Rahman: Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, MALAYSIA
Siti Marlia Shamsudin: Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, MALAYSIA
Dityawarman El Aiyubbi: Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Gedung Ace Partadiredja, Ring Road Utara, Condongcatur, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55283 INDONESIA

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3s, 3385-3395

Abstract: This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of research on academic dropout in higher education institutions, focusing on university and college students. The study uses 287 papers listed in the SCOPUS database between 1984 and 2024 to trace the field’s intellectual structure and evolution. It analyzes major topics that contribute to dropout, including academic perseverance, student motivation, engagement, financial aid, academic achievement, and student attitudes. The methodology uses co-citation, co-occurrence, and co-authorship network studies to identify prominent authors, highly cited articles, top journals, and popular keywords. The findings provide a thorough perspective of global research trends, indicating Spain as the most productive country in terms of publication output, with the Universidad de Oviedo exhibiting the highest level of institutional collaboration. This bibliometric evaluation is an invaluable resource for scholars and policymakers looking to understand the progress of academic dropout research and develop methods for enhancing student retention in higher education.

Date: 2025
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