Autonomous Motivation for Reading: A Case From Chinese Adolescents

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Abstract

This study intended to explore the autonomous reading motivation by extending the research to the context of collectivistic Eastern Culture. A total of 219 Chinese adolescents participated in this study. Assessments include scales that measure autonomous reading for academic and recreational purposes; controlled reading for academic and recreational purposes; reading self-efficacy, self-regulation, Grit, and reading perseverance. 30 of the participants were selected for a follow-up interview. Chinese adolescents’ autonomous reading in and out school significantly correlate with higher reading self-efficacy, stronger perseverance in reading, and higher reading achievement. School culture supports students’ interests in reading and parents’ high expectation in achievement is the essential part of reading promotion. The theoretical and practical significance of the study is discussed.

Authors

• Qiuying Wang, Oklahoma State University

• Ze Wang, University of Missouri

• Yu-Ling Hsiao, Oklahoma State University-Stillwater