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May 15, 2020 · Science fiction and fantasy gets a bad rap—but recent research suggests it can help kids bounce back from adversity. Young people who are hooked on watching fantasy or reading science fiction may be on to something.
May 24, 2020 · Contrary to a common misperception that reading this genre is an unworthy practice, reading science fiction and fantasy may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living through the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 11, 2020 · Young people who are “hooked” on watching fantasy or reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misperception that reading this genre is an unworthy practice, reading...
Jun 5, 2018 · We discovered that reading science fiction and fantasy may have a role in sustained, and cognitively beneficial, adoption of reading by young people and is complementary to other forms of consumption, rather than competitive.
- Christopher Benjamin Menadue, Susan Jacups
- 2018
Jun 9, 2020 · While many people may not consider science fiction, fantasy, or speculative fiction to be “literary,” research shows that all fiction can generate critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence for young readers.
Jul 12, 2023 · Instead, reading science fiction and fantasy can also help young people learn how to cope with stress and anxiety. Bibliotherapy, a relatively new take on therapy, mixes books and other forms of literature with traditional therapy models.
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Jun 2, 2023 · Instead, reading science fiction and fantasy can also help young people learn how to cope with stress and anxiety. Bibliotherapy, a relatively new take on therapy, mixes books and other forms of literature with traditional therapy models.