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- Title
The Online Reading Habits of Malaysian Students.
- Authors
Abidin, Mohammad Jafre Bin Zainol; Pourmohammadi, Majid; Varasingam, Nalini A. P.; Ooi Choon Lean
- Abstract
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the differences in online reading habits between genders and investigate the relationship between socio-economic status and online reading habits. Using a questionnaire, a quantitative approach was administered to 240 Form-Four students from four secondary schools in Penang Island, Malaysia. Findings revealed that the respondents were active Internet users preferring the use of English when they were involved in online activities. All respondents, regardless of gender and socio-economic status, had similar online reading habits and yet they were more inclined toward social networking activities rather than reading as an academic activity. A discussion of the reason follows.
- Subjects
READING (Secondary); SECONDARY school students; READING interests; SOCIAL status; ONLINE social networks research
- Publication
Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 2014, Vol 14, Issue 2, p164
- ISSN
1533-242X
- Publication type
Article