Exploring learning styles in the online environment: A comprehensive review

Abstract

Understanding learning styles has become increasingly important in the realm of education, particularly with the rise of personalized and learner-centered approaches facilitated by advancements in science and technology. This article aims to address the research gap in comprehensively understanding learning styles in the contemporary online context. By consolidating and examining learning styles within the online environment, this study seeks to contribute to the existing body of knowledge and facilitate evidence-based practices. The research questions that guide this study focus on identifying prevailing patterns and tendencies, evaluating academic journals with significant author interest, uncovering emerging themes, and identifying influential scholarly articles. The study employs the PRISMA research model and utilizes the Scopus database for source selection. The inclusion and exclusion criteria ensure the selection of relevant articles published between 2016 and 2023, which underwent evaluation and peer review and are written in English. The data coding and analysis process involves organizing and cleansing the selected articles before analyzing them using the VosViewer tool. The results and discussion section presents trends in the publication of learning styles in the online environment over the years and identifies the academic journals that have garnered significant interest in this field. The abstract concludes by emphasizing the importance of this study in shedding light on evolving trends, informing decision-making processes, and fostering a deeper understanding of learning styles in the digital era.

Keywords: Learning styles; online learning; digital environment; personalized education; PRISMA

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-6-05

Publication date: May 30th 2024