THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONS AND LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION

Main Article Content

Sara Stefani Malau
Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik

Abstract

This research investigates the link between emotional states and language comprehension. It looks at how emotions can affect the cognitive processes involved in interpreting both spoken and written language, emphasizing how emotional experiences might either facilitate or obstruct understanding. Both positive and negative emotions are found to interact with key cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and reasoning, all of which play a crucial role in processing language. The findings suggest that the emotional context in which language is encountered can influence how individuals perceive and interpret information, thereby affecting both the ease and precision of language comprehension. Ultimately, the study aims to offer valuable insights into how emotions shape communication, learning, and cognitive functions in everyday language use.

Article Details

How to Cite
Malau, S. S., & Damanik, B. A. R. (2025). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONS AND LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION. Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan, 12(4), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.9644/sindoro.v12i3.10585
Section
Articles
Author Biographies

Sara Stefani Malau, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar

Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar

Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

References

Kintsch, W. (2004). The construction-integration model of text comprehension and its implications for instruction. In Handbook of reading research (Vol. 3, pp. 883-904). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers.

Lutz, C. (1988). Unnatural emotions: Everyday sentiments on a Micronesian atoll and their challenge to Western theory. University of Chicago Press.

Barrett, L. F., & Salovey, P. (2002). The wisdom in feelings: Psychological processes in emotional intelligence. Guilford Press.

Demorest, M., & Kintsch, W. (1996). The effects of emotional content on text processing and memory. Cognition and Emotion, 10(5), 531-549.

Mayer, J. D., & Salovey, P. (1997). What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence, 1-27. HarperCollins.