A SURVEY ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH READING PREFERENCES IN THE DIGITAL AGE AT SMA 'AISYIYAH 01 PALEMBANG

AWWALIYAH, SUFI (2026) A SURVEY ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH READING PREFERENCES IN THE DIGITAL AGE AT SMA 'AISYIYAH 01 PALEMBANG. S-1 thesis, 021008 UNIVERSITAS TRIDINANTI.

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Abstract

Understanding learners’ reading preferences can inform the selection of English reading resources in the digital age. This study investigated students’ preferences for English reading formats and materials at SMA ‘Aisyiyah 01 Palembang. A quantitative survey design was employed involving 127 students. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising 25 items reported as valid and analysed using descriptive percentages to identify preferences for digital and printed formats, text types, and material characteristics. The results indicated positive responses toward both digital and printed reading formats, averaging 75.46% and 62.47%, respectively. Students valued digital formats for immediate access to materials, flexible navigation, adjustable font sizes, and efficient information retrieval. Printed formats were appreciated for supporting concentration, reducing digital distractions, and facilitating perceived information retention during extended reading. Positive responses toward English reading materials averaged 85.89%. Narrative and descriptive texts were favored, while expository texts were valued when perceived as practically useful. Students also preferred materials that matched their interests, reflected adolescent experiences, included visual illustrations, and presented content concisely. Reading enjoyment, perceived comprehensibility, and anticipated usefulness emerged as salient considerations underlying these preferences. These findings suggest that digital and printed resources can serve complementary roles in English reading instruction. Teachers may therefore consider combining accessible digital materials with printed texts while selecting content that is engaging and relevant to learners’ experiences and goals. However, the findings describe preferences within one school and do not establish the effects of either format on reading achievement. Further research could examine how reported preferences relate to performance. Keywords: digital reading; EFL learners; printed reading; reading materials; reading preferences.

Item Type:	Thesis (S-1)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum
Divisions:	Fakultas FKIP > S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Ny SUFI AWWALIYAH
Date Deposited:	15 Oct 2026 05:31
Last Modified:	15 Oct 2026 05:31
URI:	http://repository.univ-tridinanti.ac.id/id/eprint/11597

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