The Current State Of Motivation To Read Among Middle School Students

This study examined middle school students\u27 motivation to read using an adapted version of the Motivation to Read Profile (MRP) Survey. The MRP is comprised of items assessing students\u27 self-concepts as readers and their value of reading. In total, 1080 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students responded. Descriptive and inferential statistics were derived in order to assess overall motivation to read, self-concept, and value of reading. Findings revealed that students\u27 motivation to read and value of reading declined as grade level increased and differed according to gender. However, self-concept remained stable and was greater than students\u27 value of reading