Investigating the Costs of Education in the European Union

Cabanillas

Gutiérrez-Gallego

et al. 2021

REDIE

This study aims to discern the reading habits of secondary education students of the autonomous community of Extremadura (Spain). A survey was conducted with 4,392 students throughout the region. Their reading habits were analyzed in relation to time spent reading, book purchases, preferred literary genres, and other variables that may influence reading habits. By determining the geographic location of respondents, it became possible to map the variables. Key conclusions include clear differences between geographical areas, together with the following findings: women read somewhat more than men; students enrolled in bilingual programs read more; following specific reading plans has no impact on achieving better reading outcomes; despite the increase in digital reading, paper books are still read more; and reading is not perceived as a leisure activity.

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of Reading Habits in Secondary Education in Extremadura

Cabanillas

Gutiérrez-Gallego

et al. 2021

REDIE

Estimating the Relationship between Reading in Primary Education, Educational Attainment and Social Welfare. The Case of Extremadura (Spain)

Cabanillas

Estudios sobre Educación

Gutiérrez-Gallego

et al. 2020

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between the Social Welfare Index and the reading habits of primary school students in Extremadura (Spain). A study has been performed which consists of two parts. First, we conducted 4,288 surveys on reading habits in 87 municipalities. Second, we calculated the social welfare index. The statistical analysis refl ects two conclusions: firstly, educational and socio-economic policies have resulted in equal opportunities that allow for similar social possibilities throughout the territory; secondly, Educational Attainment of parents is the most decisive factor in obtaining the best results in terms of students' reading habits.

Hábitos de lectura en lenguas extranjeras en los estudiantes de Extremadura

Parejo

Gutiérrez-Cabezas

et al. 2018

Ocnos

Los abundantes trabajos de investigación acerca de los hábitos de lectura en España muestran una desagregación de municipios y ciudades con escasa muestra geográfica de sus resultados. Tomando como punto de partida los estudios previos realizados por la Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez emn 2007 para Extremadura, nuestro trabajo pretende actualizar y ampliar los datos de hábitos de lectura aplicándolos a la realidad geográfica contemporánea y el grado de ruralidad de la región. Así, en el contexto de una encuesta propia sobre hábitos lectores en Extremadura realizada a 9212 estudiantes de todos los niveles educativos (Primaria, Secundaria, Universidad) durante el año 2017, este estudio expone y analiza específicamente los datos obtenidos sobre la lectura en idiomas extranjeros atendiendo al sexo, edad, nivel de estudios y área geográfica de los encuestados. Se analizan asimismo otras variables relacionadas con la lectura en lenguas extranjeras que pueden resultar significativas tales como el idioma, el soporte de lectura utilizado, la incidencia en centros bilingües y el índice de lectura en otros idiomas entre los alumnos de procedencia inmigrante.