Abstract
The present study aimed to determine the digital reading habits of pre-service Turkish language teachers. The study was conducted with relational screening model. The study sample included pre-service Turkish language teachers ( n = 140) who were faculty of education students at a state university. To determine the digital reading habits of pre-service teachers, a digital reading habits scale was developed by the author based on the field literature. The developed scale was individually delivered to pre-service teachers in the sample to collect the study data. The obtained data were analysed using arithmetic mean, independent samples t -test and one-way analysis of variance (Anova) statistical techniques. The study findings demonstrated that psychological factors associated with reading (interest, anxiety, motivation, etc.) were occasionally influential on the reading process using digital media, and pre-service teachers mostly utilised digital media on a daily basis. It was observed that digital media manuscripts were read to obtain information, for entertainment and to chat with others. Furthermore, it was determined that Internet use on a mobile phone, as well as owning a web page and a social media account, were effective on digital reading habits. Keywords: digital; habit; pre-service Turkish language teacher; printed; reading
Highlights
Individuals utilise technological products that are updated constantly to meet their needs to relay information and to communicate
Digital Reading Habits of Pre-service Turkish Language Teachers Table 2 Findings on reading psychology dimension Reading psychology dimension I am interested in reading in digital media
Reading in digital media increases my motivation for comprehension
Summary
Individuals utilise technological products that are updated constantly to meet their needs to relay information and to communicate. It is indispensable for the 21st century society to access and share information using computer screens and mobile devices and household appliance screens such as television sets. Reading is basically assigning meanings to written or printed symbols. While this process only occurred on paper media until recently, it is possible to read on digital device screens. The screens allow individuals to produce, share and evaluate information. The information obtained by reading on printed pages is accessed via the screens today
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