Exploring Affective Bibliotherapy Features in Children’s Literature for Emotional Healing and Growth

Rafidah Abdul Aziz; Wan Satirah Wan Mohd Saman; Norshila Shaifuddin; Sharifah Muzlia Syed Mustafa; Wan Norhaliza Wan Mokhtar

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI12.5001

Authors

Rafidah Abdul Aziz Perak State Public Library Corporation, No. 17, Jalan Raja Dihilir 31350 Ipoh Perak, Malaysia
Wan Satirah Wan Mohd Saman Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Norshila Shaifuddin Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Sharifah Muzlia Syed Mustafa Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Wan Norhaliza Wan Mokhtar Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI12.5001

Keywords:

Affective Bibliotherapy, Children’s Literature, Bibliotherapy, Emotional Wellbeing

Abstract

Recent developments in psychology have rekindled interest in the therapeutic potential of literature. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein many children lack access to conventional psychological assistance, bibliotherapy emerges as a viable aid for addressing personal issues. However, not all children's books are suitable for this purpose, necessitating meticulous scrutiny to ascertain suitable therapeutic reading materials. Through qualitative examination, this study scrutinized the affective bibliotherapy approach within fiction and illustrated books, unveiling three essential bibliotherapy attributes in children's literature. Comprehensive examples are offered for each feature, aiming to enrich future bibliotherapy research and application.

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