An Examination on the Use of the Survey of Adolescent Reading Attitude (SARA) as a Predictor of Students' Time Spent Reading e-Books and Print for Self-Selected Reading.

摘要

The research in this study will determine if the Survey of Adolescent Reading Attitude (SARA) by McKenna, Conradi, Lawrence, Jang, and Meyer (2012) is a good predictor of student use of e-books or print when given the opportunity to choose between reading formats for self-selected reading. This study will determine students' attitude toward reading in two sixth grade classrooms, examine the differences in students' time reading self-selected e-books and print, determine if a relationship exists between reading attitude and time spent reading, and determine if there are differences for male and female students in attitude toward reading and time spent reading with a focus on book format. This study will also determine the overall reading format preference for students. The sixth grade student participants from two classrooms in a middle class suburban area, located near a major U.S. northeastern city, will be asked to complete an attitude survey and a reading log to record time spent reading self-selected e-books and print, reason for format selection, and general overall reading format preference. Research findings, implications for practical application, suggestions for future research, and limitations of this study are discussed.