The Problem of Reading Motivation Multidimensionality: Theoretical and Statistical Evaluation of a Reading Motivation Scale
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| Title: | The Problem of Reading Motivation Multidimensionality: Theoretical and Statistical Evaluation of a Reading Motivation Scale |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jéldrez, Elvira (ORCID |
| Source: | Reading Psychology. 2023 44(7):853-891. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 39 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Grade 2 Primary Education Grade 3 Grade 4 Intermediate Grades Grade 5 Middle Schools Grade 6 |
| Descriptors: | Reading Motivation, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals), Elementary School Students, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Self Efficacy, Difficulty Level, Student Attitudes, Reading Attitudes |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02702711.2023.2202175 |
| ISSN: | 0270-2711 1521-0685 |
| Abstract: | Reading motivation is multidimensional and a critical contributor to students' reading comprehension skill. Its multidimensionality is problematic, as there is currently no consensus on the dimensions underlying reading motivation, which are being tested through a variety of instruments that lack statistical validation. Our goal was to discuss the structure, reliability, and validity of a reading motivation scale in relation to prior theoretical proposals. The scale considered four affirming and four undermining reading motivations and was tested with 172 students from 2nd to 6th grade. Its structure was assessed using CFA and EFA. A four-factor structure had the best fit for the data: (1) Reading value and intrinsic motivation; (2) reading devalue and avoidance; (3) perceived self-efficacy; and (4) perceived difficulty. The results supported some prior theoretical distinctions, but question the appropriateness of widely used scales and suggest the need for more research on the multidimensionality of reading motivation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1397956 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Reading motivation is multidimensional and a critical contributor to students' reading comprehension skill. Its multidimensionality is problematic, as there is currently no consensus on the dimensions underlying reading motivation, which are being tested through a variety of instruments that lack statistical validation. Our goal was to discuss the structure, reliability, and validity of a reading motivation scale in relation to prior theoretical proposals. The scale considered four affirming and four undermining reading motivations and was tested with 172 students from 2nd to 6th grade. Its structure was assessed using CFA and EFA. A four-factor structure had the best fit for the data: (1) Reading value and intrinsic motivation; (2) reading devalue and avoidance; (3) perceived self-efficacy; and (4) perceived difficulty. The results supported some prior theoretical distinctions, but question the appropriateness of widely used scales and suggest the need for more research on the multidimensionality of reading motivation. |
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| ISSN: | 0270-2711 1521-0685 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02702711.2023.2202175 |
