The authors examined how motivational and cognitive variables predict reading comprehension, and whether each predictor variable adds unique explanatory power when statistically controlling for the others. Fourth-grade students (N = 205) completed measures of reading comprehension in September and December of the same year, and measures of…

Traces the beginnings of reading research back to Socrates. (FL)

Advocates that state and national education systems review existing research before continuing to embark on programs which duplicate existing research. (MKM)

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)

Discusses responses to surveys about reasons for reading and notes that, when asked for reasons why they read, most people say they read for knowledge or pleasure, but when answers are explored in depth people show considerable variation in their purposes for reading. (MKM)

Lists the proposed projects for the NIE funded research program at the Center for the Study of Reading in Urbana, Illinois. (HOD)

Disputes the contentions mabe by Bruno Bettelheim concerning the state of reading and reading instruction in the United States. (FL)

Explains the importance of the context of the purpose of reading to the final interpretation or understanding. (MKM)

Explores the aspects of memory that allow people to remember what they have comprehended from reading. (MKM)

Notes that there are no clear cut findings to be derived from research concerning the effects of television viewing on reading achievement. (FL)

Asserts that reading instruction to prepare students for occupational or societal settings must be grounded in a realistic view of the nature and function of the reading activities that are indigenous to those contexts. (AEA)

Discusses reading as a culturally conditioned and situationally sensitive activity. (FL)

Reports that the reading comprehension of 14- and 18-year-old students and the volume of reading done by students and adults ranks higher in New Zealand than in the United States or Iran. Suggests that levels of reading achievement for students depend on the reading demands of society. (AEA)

Notes that guidelines for funding new secondary reading programs are needed and that research is needed to help prepare the guidelines. Cites and discusses pertinent research. (JT)

A study examined the dimensions of children's motivation for reading. Eleven different dimensions of reading motivations were proposed, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for reading, perceptions of reading efficacy, social aspects of reading, and reading disincentives. An 82-item questionnaire was developed to measure each dimension,…