Authors :
Najiah Muhammed
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December
Google Scholar :
http://tinyurl.com/bdzj3v7p
Scribd :
http://tinyurl.com/mt3wtwv6
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10376883
Abstract :
This research explores the multifaceted impact
of short stories on children, examining their influence on
social, cultural, moral, and cognitive dimensions. Through
a mixed-methods approach, we conducted a qualitative
analysis of 50 popular children's short stories, focusing on
themes and developmental content. Additionally, a
quantitative study involving 5-10 year-old participants
evaluated the effects on social cognition, cultural values,
moral reasoning, and cognitive skills. The results revealed
common themes of friendship, conflict resolution, and
moral messaging. Significant gains were observed in
perspective taking, moral reasoning, and overall cognitive
abilities among the short story group compared to
controls. Anthropomorphic portrayals were associated
with increased stereotypical attitudes, highlighting the
complex interplay of cultural values in short stories. These
findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of
short stories' role in childhood development.
Keywords :
Short Stories, Children, Social Impact, Cultural Influence, Moral Messaging, Cognitive Development, Developmental Outcomes, Anthropomorphism.
This research explores the multifaceted impact
of short stories on children, examining their influence on
social, cultural, moral, and cognitive dimensions. Through
a mixed-methods approach, we conducted a qualitative
analysis of 50 popular children's short stories, focusing on
themes and developmental content. Additionally, a
quantitative study involving 5-10 year-old participants
evaluated the effects on social cognition, cultural values,
moral reasoning, and cognitive skills. The results revealed
common themes of friendship, conflict resolution, and
moral messaging. Significant gains were observed in
perspective taking, moral reasoning, and overall cognitive
abilities among the short story group compared to
controls. Anthropomorphic portrayals were associated
with increased stereotypical attitudes, highlighting the
complex interplay of cultural values in short stories. These
findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of
short stories' role in childhood development.
Keywords :
Short Stories, Children, Social Impact, Cultural Influence, Moral Messaging, Cognitive Development, Developmental Outcomes, Anthropomorphism.
