Two carefully matched groups of institutionalized lower-class boys, differing only in reading level, were compared on several measures of emotional meaning and expression. Although some previous findings suggested possible differences in the two groups, no relationship was found between these measures and ability to read. The implications of these findings are discussed, both with reference to previous published reports and in terms of the need for future research.
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