Affiliation:
1. University of Crete, Greece
2. University of Frederick, Cyprus
Abstract
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the emotional consequences of dyslexia and its impact on self-esteem in adolescents aged 12-18. Journal articles published between 01-01-2010 and 28-02-2021 were searched in the databases of Eric, PubMed, Science Direct, Springer Link, and Wiley Online Library with a combination of terms. Nine journal articles were included and all studies were quality assessed. Dyslexia, although a risk factor for evoking negative emotional effects and low self-esteem, tends not to be considered as a deficit and negative aspect, as an aspect of everyday life. The effects of dyslexia on emotions and on self-esteem seem to be the result of interaction between the individual and institutional, educational, and social factors, as well as the school setting and the ergonomic environment. The chapter provides the limitations, the practical implications, and the directions for future research.