Research Hotspots and Trends of User-Centered Human-Computer Interaction: A Bibliometric Analysis

User-centered human-computer interaction research is critical in determining the user interaction experience. However, there has been little research systematically discussing the developmental trajectory and future research directions of user-centered human-computer interaction from a bibliometric perspective. Therefore, to understand the current research hotspots and trends in user-centered human-computer interaction over the past decade, this study retrieved 2343 relevant literature from the Web of Science (WOS) database as a foundation. Employing commonly used bibliometric software, Citespace and VOSviewer, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of classic literature, related literature sources, the most influential countries, institutions, and authors in this field. Simultaneously, we created trend charts depicting the development of literature quantity, keyword co-occurrence, and maps illustrating research hotspots and trends. The results indicate that in the past decade, user-centered human-computer interaction research has primarily focused on (1) usability and user experience, (2) interaction paradigms and technologies, (3) Human-AI Interaction, (4) user perception, and (5) visualization. Future research is expected to concentrate on graphics systems and interfaces, applied computing, and human-centered computing. Articles in this field are frequently published in conference proceedings, with the IEEE conference on virtual reality and 3D user interfaces being the most influential conference. This study comprehensively outlines the developmental history and future research trends in user-centered human-computer interaction over the past decade, providing valuable assistance to scholars in this field.