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Ahmet Selçuk Akdemir
Malatya Turgut Ozal University, School of Foreign Languages Türkiye, TURKEY
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Enhancing knowledge and well-being through leisure reading to promote cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for overall personal growth Dwi Diva A. Panjaitan; Majid Wajdi; Zanyar Nathir Ghafar; Md. Abdur Rouf; Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Hazaymeh; Ahmet Selçuk Akdemir; Muhammad Issa
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.73

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This study aims to explore the multifaceted benefits of reading during free time, focusing on its impact on knowledge acquisition, emotional well-being, and social development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and focus groups across diverse age groups including adolescents and young adults. Data analysis revealed that leisure reading enhances vocabulary, literacy skills, and critical thinking while also providing relaxation, stress relief, and emotional support. Additionally, reading for pleasure fosters empathy, cultural competence, and ethical reflection, particularly among medical students and youth. The findings highlight the role of accessible resources such as public libraries in promoting leisure reading and suggest that early exposure to books encourages lifelong reading habits. The study concludes that leisure reading is a vital activity for intellectual growth and psychological health, recommending further longitudinal research to deepen understanding of its long-term effects.
Enhancing critical reading skills through summarizing and paraphrasing strategies to improve comprehension and analytical thinking in learners Pande Putu Resmia Ovieta; I Nyoman Suka Sanjaya; Zulfiqar Ali; Ahmet Selçuk Akdemir; Sadia Ayub; Dr. Mahmood Eshreteh; Selinay Gündoğan
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.82

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of summarizing and paraphrasing techniques in enhancing reading skills, particularly focusing on developing critical reading abilities. The research employs a mixed-methods approach involving a quasi-experimental design complemented by qualitative analysis. Participants included high school students divided into experimental and control groups; the experimental group received targeted instruction in summarizing and paraphrasing strategies within the context of critical reading exercises. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests assessing reading comprehension and critical thinking, alongside observation and interviews to gain insights into students’ engagement and strategy application. The analysis revealed that students trained in summarizing and paraphrasing demonstrated significant improvement in identifying main ideas, synthesizing information, and evaluating textual arguments compared to the control group. Qualitative findings underscored enhanced metacognitive awareness and deeper engagement with texts when students actively practiced these strategies. The results support the hypothesis that integrating summarizing and paraphrasing into critical reading instruction promotes not only comprehension but also analytical skills essential for academic success. In conclusion, this study highlights the pedagogical value of explicit instruction in summarizing and paraphrasing to cultivate critical reading competencies. It recommends incorporating these strategies systematically in reading curricula to foster higher-order thinking and empower students to become independent, reflective readers.
Co-Authors Dr. Mahmood Eshreteh Dwi Diva A. Panjaitan I Nyoman Suka Sanjaya Majid Wajdi Md. Abdur Rouf Muhammad Issa Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Hazaymeh Pande Putu Resmia Ovieta Sadia Ayub Selinay Gündoğan Zanyar Nathir Ghafar Zulfiqar Ali