Methodological Diversity and Trends in Intertextual Reading Research

This study aims to reveal the methodological diversity and trends in research on intertextual reading. Using a qualitative descriptive survey, 23 research articles published between 2014 and 2024 were analysed. The research focuses on the methodologies, sample types, data collection tools, prominent findings and recommendations of these articles. The results show that intertextual reading has become a universal area of academic interest by crossing cultural and interdisciplinary boundaries, especially in fields such as education, literature, psychology and linguistics. The study reveals that qualitative methods are predominantly used and that there is a tendency towards in-depth and contextual analyses of intertextual processes. However, quantitative and mixed methods were also used to test the findings in larger sample groups. The research reveals that university students are the primary focus of these studies, but significant attention has also been paid to secondary and primary levels. The findings suggest the global applicability of intertextual reading strategies, the development of critical and creative thinking skills, and students' in-depth understanding of texts from multiple perspectives.