According to an analysis of the books most frequently purchased between 1965 and 1975, Americans read to ascribe some sense to their personal universe and affirm intimately who they are. (DD)

A survey of the reading habits of a group of older Americans revealed that reading was an important aspect in their lives, especially if the habits had been developed earlier in life. (MKM)

Contains selected data from a survey of Norwegian citizens' reading habits and interests. (JT)

A study of reading habits in Iran reveals that a variety of sociocultural factors were found to inhibit reading; suggests similar factors may operate in other countries. (AEA)

Reports on a study indicating that the relationship between the reading habits of adolescents and their parents is not a strong one. (MKM)

Finds that adult listeners to tape recordings of books are highly educated people who do a great deal of professional and recreational reading and who listen to books on tape for information and enjoyment while they are engaged in activities that require little concentration. (SR)

Compares how readers in Hungary and Finland approached selected novels. Finds that the reading of fiction plays different roles in the two societies; different styles are preferred; and readers approach the same book from a different perspective. (SR)

Describes a study designed to assess students' reading maturity, involving such factors as achievement, interests, attitudes, and leisure reading habits. (MKM)

Describes a literacy campaign in Ethiopia. Presents responses of women surveyed as to their motivation for and attitudes about attending the literacy classes. (HTH)

Quantifies and analyzes the reading activities of members of four occupational groups within a community: professional/managerial, small business/clerical, skilled crafts workers, and unskilled workers. (AEA)

Tells the story of the interaction with text of a teenage reluctant reader, in an attempt to show the value of a case study methodology when exploring the reading patterns of reluctant readers. (SR)

Explores the reading activities and kinds of materials technical and managerial people encounter. (HOD)

Describes the development, validity, reliability, and selected uses of a high school reading attitudes scale. Provides a sample of the scale. (JT)

Although a junior high school sustained silent-reading program showed no effect on student reading achievement, significant differences on four reading attitudes between students in that school and students in schools without such a program were considered tangible evidence supporting continuation of the program. (JT)

Contains a discussion on how television networks are working to motivate their audiences to read; a plea for equal emphasis on all reading skills in reading programs; a report on the readability of three reading journals; and a formula for assessing "anticipatory reading" ability. (JT)