In our society, it is almost a necessity to know how to read. It is important that children learn this skill from a young age so that the reading ability improves and the reading motivation...Show moreIn our society, it is almost a necessity to know how to read. It is important that children learn this skill from a young age so that the reading ability improves and the reading motivation increases. However previous research has shown that the reading skills of Dutch 15-year olds is lower than that of surrounding western countries. Reading skills are closely linked with the reading motivation and the reading attitude. Reading skills can potentially be improved when aimed for increasing reading motivation and improving reading attitude. In the present study, the relation between the home literacy environment and the use of digital books on the one hand and reading motivation and reading attitude of 35 Dutch second graders on the other hand is investigated. Participants were divided in a group to which digital books were offered or in a group to which digital books and nudges were offered. Nudges were provided by teachers to pay extra attention to the digital books. The reading motivation and reading attitude of children were measured at a pre- and post-test. The home literacy environment was measured with a questionnaires for parents, the to assess the amount of books at home and parental reading behavior. Results show no relation between reading motivation and reading attitude and the amount of books at home. The reading motivation and reading attitude of children were higher when parents read more. No change in reading motivation was found in the group of students who were offered digital books. However, an increase in reading attitude was found. No change was found in reading motivation and reading attitude in the group of student who were offered digital books and nudges. These results provide support to emphasize the reading behavior of parents in reading interventions to increase the reading motivation and reading attitude.Show less
