Developing an Integrative Literary Analysis Model to Examine Global Identity from the Perspectives of Comparative Literature and Digital Humanities
Keywords:
Global identity, Digital humanities, Comparative literature, Thematic analysis, Digital literacyAbstract
This qualitative study investigates how engagement with global literary texts in digital spaces shapes identity construction and interpretative practices among readers and writers. Employing a case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation of online literary discussions, involving purposively selected participants from active reading communities and online forums. Thematic analysis revealed key themes, including negotiation of identity, interplay between local and global texts, digital literacy, and cognitive-emotional engagement. Findings indicate that digital interaction fosters reflective interpretation, intercultural awareness, and active participation in meaning-making processes. The study contributes theoretically by developing an integrative model combining comparative literature and digital humanities frameworks, and practically by informing digital literary platform design and educational strategies. Implications for policy, pedagogy, and future research include promoting digital literacy, intercultural engagement, and longitudinal investigations into the influence of sustained online literary practices.
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