FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING INTEREST OF FOURTH YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The study aims to answer the

following problems: 1. How does the lifestyle of a student affect their interest to read? 2. How effective is time management in helping a teen allot time for reading? 3. How do students perspectives on reading affect their interest to read? 4. What are the disturbances that hinder a student to love reading? 5. What effect does technology have on students regarding their reading interest? 6. How do media help increase or decrease the reading interest among teens? 7. What genre of books or type of reading material do fourth year high school students prefer to read? 8. How does the overall presentation or general appearance of a book encourage or discourage a student to read? 9. How do peers influence a teens desire to read or not to? 10. What are the measures that will help regain the students interest in reading?

FACTORS AFFECTING THE READING INTEREST OF FOURTH YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SY 2007-2008 IV Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Survey Form
Please answer the questions honestly. Check all that applies. Thank you for your time. Which activities describe your lifestyle? ___ sports ___ malling ___ religious activities ___ community service ___ talent formation ___ education ___ household chores ___ socialization Do you have a study schedule? ___ yes ___ no Arrange the following activities from 1 - 10 according to your priority in a single day. ___ texting ___ doing household chores ___ reading ___ malling and shopping ___ watching TV ___ studying ___ playing ___ sleeping ___ surfing the net ___ socializing Are you able to accomplish all your tasks scheduled for a day? ___ yes ___ most of the time ___ sometimes ___ no How many hours do you spend in a day reading? ___ 0-1 ___ 2-3 ___ 4-5 ___ 6 and above How often do you go to the library? ___ everyday ___ 2-3 times a week every week ___ The television offers me information more than a book does. ___ yes ___ no Do you believe in those information? ___ yes ____ no

Which of the following reading materials do you usually read? ___ newspapers ___ textbooks ___ fiction and nonfiction books ___ comics ___ website ___ others: _______________ Check the genres which you read more often. ___ romance ___ humor ___ horror/suspense/mysteries ___ trivia/quotes ___ adventure ___ cooking ___ health-related/sports ___ arts ___ true stories/nonfiction ___ religious ___ politics ___ others: _________ With regards the physical appearance of a book, choose which between the two is better for you. ___ thick ___ thin ___ colored ___ black and white ___ glossy ___ ordinary ___ hardbound ___ paperback ___ small font ___ large font ___ illustrated ___ not illustrated ___ single-spaced ___ double-spaced ___ pocket size ___ bulky books What do you usually do with your friends? ___________________________________ Do your friends like reading? ___ yes ___ no ___ some of them Do you trade or exchange books with your friends? ___ yes ___ no Would you rather chat with a friend the whole day or read a book? ___ chat ___ read Do you think books are expensive? ___ yes ___ no Does the price make you read books less? ___ yes ___ no How do you acquire the books that you read? ___ I buy them.

What is/are your reason/s for reading or not reading books? Check all that applies. ___ I think listening to class discussions is far better than reading books. ___ I think reading is lame. ___ I can learn more by reading books. ___ I think reading books labels me a nerd. / Books are only for nerds. ___ I want to read books but I dont buy because theyre expensive. ___ Reading makes me fall asleep. ___ I am curious why some titles are bestsellers. ___ I think reading is fun and enjoyable. Fill in the blank: I would rather _________________ than read books. It is a lot easier to watch/listen than to read. ___ yes ___ no What do you do during your leisure time? Check only one. ___ read a book ___ watch TV ___ talk over the phone ___ chat online ___ send text messages

___ I borrow from the library ___ I trade with others. ___ I get articles from the internet Does the high school library offer you sufficient books and resources? ___ yes ___ no How many books do you own at present aside from the textbooks you use at school? ___ I consider myself as a wide reader. ___ yes ___ no