College and University Variables contributing to EFL learners' good reading habit instillation more

Wed, Aug 9, 15:30-16:05 Asia/Tokyo

Research suggests the potential benefits of healthy reading habits for second language (L2) literacy. Reading habits might be influenced by individual variables, such as attitudes towards reading and motivation, as well as various social, cultural, and logistic factors. However, it remained unclear which variables might be the stronger predictors of the instillation of good reading habits in English. This study examined factors that might contribute to or hinder the development of good reading habits in English among adult EFL learners in an Indonesian context. A questionnaire was administered to 214 participants. It can be inferred from the results of a multiple regression analysis that learners in this particular context are likely to exhibit good L2 reading habits if they have access to English reading materials, and their L1 reading habits, confidence in English reading, and attitudes towards reading in English are all positive.