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This study provides the first systematic map of the global play therapy research landscape, identifying clinical trends and future priorities for the field.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Relevant literature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, and bibliometric analyses were performed using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 771 articles were included. The United States led in publications, citations, international collaboration, and institutional participation. The\n                      <jats:italic>Arts in Psychotherapy<\/jats:italic>\n                      and Ray DC were the most productive journal and author, respectively. 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