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The Association Between Reading and Emotional Development: A Systematic Review

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  • Federico Batini
  • Valerio Luperini
  • Eleonora Cei
  • Diego Izzo
  • Giulia Toti

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Reading practice is associated with numerous psychological benefits. However, its influence over individual emotional dimensions has generally been underestimated by research. Only recently has it been recognized across different developmental stages but evidence is still scarce. The aim of this systematic review is to shed light over the association between reading and the several (and sometimes hardly distinguishable) socio-emotional constructs that we have identified in literature- interpersonal skills and prosocial behavior; emotional and behavioral symptoms; emotional regulation and expression; empathy and theory of mind; emotional knowledge and comprehension; and emotional responses. A total of 50 studies were analyzed, including all age groups, various settings, research drawings, and different emotional constructs in order to create a comprehensive view of the association between reading and emotions. Results show that overall reading practice has a positive impact on socio-emotional development, whatever its declination, regardless of age, gender or setting of implementation.

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  • Federico Batini & Valerio Luperini & Eleonora Cei & Diego Izzo & Giulia Toti, 2021. "The Association Between Reading and Emotional Development: A Systematic Review," Journal of Education and Training Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 9(1), pages 12-48, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:jetsjl:v:9:y:2021:i:1:p:12-48
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    1. Saskia K. Brokamp & Antonia A. M. Houtveen & Willem J. C. M. van de Grift, 2019. "The relationship among students' reading performance, their classroom behavior, and teacher skills," The Journal of Educational Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 112(1), pages 1-11, January.
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    1. Kannan, Viji Diane & Peters, Kelly & Chapman, Benjamin P., 2023. "The relationship between adolescent reading habits and older adult social engagement – A longitudinal cohort analysis," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 334(C).

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