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The Interplay of Gender and Social Background: A Longitudinal Study of Interaction Effects in Reading Attitudes and Behaviour
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Becker, Michael; McElvany, Nele – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2018
Background: Researchers often report and discuss gender differences. However, recent research has drawn attention to interaction effects between gender and other social categories. Aims: This study analysed the development of disparities in students' reading-related self-concept, intrinsic motivation, and behaviour, as they relate to differences…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Gender Differences, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes
Six-Year-Olds' Perception of Home Literacy Environment and Its Influence on Children's Literacy Enjoyment, Frequency, and Early Literacy Skills
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Wiescholek, Sabrina; Hilkenmeier, Johanna; Greiner, Christian; Buhl, Heike M. – Reading Psychology, 2018
Home literacy environment (HLE) makes an important contribution to children's reading acquisition in early years. Even though some research on children's perception exists, children's reports about HLE have been neglected. The present study focuses on N = 281 six-year-old's reports about HLE and its influences on literacy enjoyment, frequency, and…
Descriptors: Young Children, Family Environment, Reading Habits, Recreational Reading