Global research trends on psychological well‑being of children in foster care homes from 2003 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis using Scopus database.

Purpose: The study focuses on contemporary trends in the psychological well‑being of foster children residing in care homes over the past two decades. Moreover, it aims to predict future research directions by analyzing hotspots, offering valuable references for academics engaged in further studies in this field.

Methods: A quantitative analysis was conducted on nine hundred and twelve documents, including research papers and reviews, from 2003 to 2023.