A Systematic Review of the Effect of Digital Storytelling on Affective Factors in Improving Speaking Skills

Abstract

The present study maps the effect of digital storytelling on affective factors by conducting a systematic review of studies published till March 2022 retrieved from the Web of Science database. The selected articles were analyzed to understand the changes in affective factors of the learners in terms of motivation, enjoyment, confidence, attitude, and anxiety and the duration of digital storytelling intervention for improving English language speaking skills. Significant changes in affective factors with digital storytelling were identified among the reviewed studies, with motivation, enjoyment, and attitude being affected by the duration of the digital storytelling intervention. This analysis provides insights and recommendations for future research, task development, and classroom implementation of digital storytelling.