Hardhika Wahyu Dewani, Wahyu Sukartiningsih, H. Hendratno, S. Suryanti
The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between reading interest and reading literacy skills of elementary school students. This study used a correlational research method. The subjects in this study were seventy-eight fourth grade elementary school students. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. The data collection technique used in this study was through a questionnaire consisting of 14 multiple-choice questions and a reading literacy test consisting of 6 descriptive questions. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS 26. Based on the research results, the reading interest indicators that have a weak positive correlation with reading literacy are the desire to read, reading frequency and use of time for reading. Meanwhile, the indicators of reading interest that have a significant positive correlation with reading literacy are reading motivation and attention when reading. Overall, reading interest does not have a significant impact on reading literacy skills. This study is expected to help teachers identify factors that have the potential to influence students' reading literacy skills. © 2024, Universitas Negeri Makassar- Faculty of Languages and Literature. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
