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Research Paper | Educational Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1713 - 1718 | Greece
Literary Texts through Transactional Theory: Adult Pedagogy and Research
Abstract: This study examines the application of Rosenblatt's Transactional Theory in teaching literature to adult learners. The purpose is to explore how this approach supports active reading and interpretive engagement. A classroom-based implementation using a literary text was combined with questionnaire-based data collection to evaluate learner responses. The findings show increased participation, improved comprehension, and stronger emotional engagement with texts. The results suggest that the approach supports reflective learning and enhances reading motivation among adult learners. The study highlights the need for further research with larger samples to confirm its broader educational value.
Keywords: Transactional Theory, Literature Didactics, Reader Response Criticism, Adult Education, Reader Engagement, Literary Interpretation, Adult Literacy
How to Cite?: Eleni Liakou, Petros Manesiotis, "Literary Texts through Transactional Theory: Adult Pedagogy and Research", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1713-1718, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26418234129, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26418234129