Learning and affectivity: a literature review

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate how affectivity has been addressed in scientific research conducted within the Brazilian educational context, covering the period from 2010 to 2022. To achieve this, a systematic review of scientific articles was performed, extracted from the Scielo, Lilacs, and Redalyc platforms. The article selection focused on studies that explored the theme of affectivity in an educational setting, specifically within basic and higher education. For data analysis, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, encompassing both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, with the aid of the Iramuteq software (version 0.7 alpha 2). This software facilitated statistical and textual analyses, including the similarity analysis technique, which identified patterns and connections among the most frequent terms in the article abstracts. The results indicate a significant volume of publications in the fields of Education and Psychology, reflecting an interdisciplinary interest in the theme. The studies primarily focus on understanding affectivity's role in the teaching-learning process, highlighting its influence on student motivation, engagement, and performance. Furthermore, it was observed that affectivity is regarded as a fundamental link for creating welcoming and inclusive educational environments, directly contributing to students' holistic development.