The influence of children's literature on children's psychology: a comparative study between the classic fairytales and Disney movies

Abstract EN

Throughout centuries, the children’s books have influenced the identity creation of children in various levels, in the form of fairy tales, folk tales, picture books, Disney cartoons, and movies.

According to this context, child psychology is one among many branches of psychology that deals with how children grow up mentally, emotionally, and socially.

As childhood occupies a crucial role in the course of the rest of life, it is little wonder why this topic has become such an important one within psychology, sociology, literature, and Disney movies.

The study argues that the manifestation of classic fairytales and other stories derived from children literature are significantly beneficial in identifying how children relate to ethics as well as social and cultural surroundings.

It elaborates on the effects engendered by children’s literature and Disney movies upon the way children think, learn and develop.

This study seeks to determine if reading and watching a fairy tales have the potential to alter the attitudes of children toward different types of people.

Besides, it aims to answer whether fairy tales are presented in such a way that is conductive to a meaningful experience, and whether this experience is useful for children to learn or not.