@article{ART003258884},
author={Jeong-eun Lee and Haeng-eun Kim},
title={A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2025},
volume={30},
number={10},
pages={163-170}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jeong-eun Lee
AU - Haeng-eun Kim
TI - A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2025
VL - 30
IS - 10
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 163
EP - 170
SN - 1598-849X
AB - This study aims to compare and analyze experimental research on aromatherapy conducted in South Korea, China and Japan, focusing on research trends and sociocultural characteristics in each country. A total of 314 research articles published between 2016 and 2025 were collected from three major academic databases — RISS in Korea, CNKI in China and J-STAGE in Japan — and analyzed according to criteria such as sample size, participants' health conditions, academic field, types of essential oils used, application methods and reported effectiveness. The findings revealed clear differences in the research purposes and directions among the three countries. Korea predominantly focused on improving the quality of life through applications in beauty and health-related fields. In China experimental studies were largely conducted within clinical settings and reflected the integration of aromatherapy into a traditional Chinese medicine-based healthcare system. Japan’s research meanwhile emphasized emotional well-being and holistic healing, often based on small-scale trials rooted in complementary and alternative medicine. By comparing how sociocultural factors have shaped the conduct and content of aromatherapy research across these three nations, this study proposes future directions for integrative and mutually enriching development in the field of aromatherapy research.
KW - Aromatherapy;Aroma;Korea-China-Japan;Experimental research;Comparative Analysis
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Jeong-eun Lee and Haeng-eun Kim. (2025). A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 30(10), 163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee and Haeng-eun Kim. 2025, "A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.30, no.10 pp.163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee, Haeng-eun Kim "A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 30.10 pp.163-170 (2025) : 163.
Jeong-eun Lee, Haeng-eun Kim. A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan. 2025; 30(10), 163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee and Haeng-eun Kim. "A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 30, no.10 (2025) : 163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee; Haeng-eun Kim. A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 30(10), 163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee; Haeng-eun Kim. A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2025; 30(10) 163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee, Haeng-eun Kim. A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan. 2025; 30(10), 163-170.
Jeong-eun Lee and Haeng-eun Kim. "A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Experimental Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 30, no.10 (2025) : 163-170.
