Effects of behavior at school, home, and with friends on reading activities among elementary, junior, and high school students: The attractiveness of school libraries

Abstract

 The effectsof behavior at school, and home, and when with friendson reading activitiesamong elementary, junior, and high school students were examined through path analysis using structural equation modeling. The results indicated; (1) behaviors at school affect behaviors among family and friends, and they are mutually correlated with the attractiveness of school libraries. (2) The effects of different behaviors related to reading on the attitude toward reading differed depending on students’ stage of education. (3) The effectsof the attractivenessof school librarieswere comparable to the effectsof behaviorsamong family and friends.