Emotional Intelligence and Reading Comprehension: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies
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https://doi.org/10.65405/vkbq5e47Keywords:
Emotional Intelligence, reading comprehension, systematic reviewAbstract
In recent years, emotional intelligence has gained significant attention in learning and teaching English due to its innovative features to enhance productivity and improve the students' ability to read, write, listen and speak properly in academic settings. This study, employing the systematic literature review method, aims to explore the impact of emotional intelligence on learning reading comprehension. A total of twenty research publications published between 2010 and 2025 were included in this study. These publications were gathered from reliable databases such as Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, ResearchGate, Eric, Academia, Wiley Online Library, Springer, ScienceDirect, and Taylor & Francis. The findings of the reviewed studies discovered that there is a strong positive relationship between emotional intelligence and reading comprehension. Positive and negative associations of emotional intelligence on reading comprehension are demonstrated by the review. In addition, recommendations for further research were identified, as well as recommendations for teachers, students, and syllabus designers.
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