Analysis of the progress of domestic post-occupancy evaluation (POE) research based on bibliometrics

Abstract

This study aims to examine the status and developmental trends of Chinese Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) research literature from 2002 to 2022 using a bibliometric approach. Leveraging the CiteSpace software tool and utilizing the CNKI database as the exploration scope, we conducted visual analyses of publication volume, research institutions, highly cited papers, and keywords in Chinese POE research literature between 2002 and 2022. Through our analysis, we found that Chinese POE research has exhibited a shift from introducing macro-level theories and methods towards specific practical applications over the past 20 years. It also identified issues such as insufficient systemic stability and data granularity. This study, employing bibliometric methods and tools, makes a significant contribution to the field of POE research.