Unraveling the Relation Between Reading Comprehension and Print Exposure

The purpose of this study was to test the directionality of influence between reading comprehension (RC) and print exposure (PE), thereby estimating genetic and environmental effects of this relation. The sample consisted of 910 twins in fourth through ninth grades (Mage = 12.33 years, SD = 1.41) fr...

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Published in:Child development 2020-09, Vol.91 (5), p.1548-1562
Main Authors: Erbeli, Florina, Bergen, Elsje, Hart, Sara A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Causal Models
Causality
Correlation
Elementary School Students
Environmental aspects
Environmental effects
Environmental factors
Environmental Influences
Genetics
Printed Materials
Reading Comprehension
Reading Instruction
Reading Materials
Secondary School Students
Twins
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to test the directionality of influence between reading comprehension (RC) and print exposure (PE), thereby estimating genetic and environmental effects of this relation. The sample consisted of 910 twins in fourth through ninth grades (Mage = 12.33 years, SD = 1.41) from the Florida Twin Project on Reading, Behavior, and Environment. Using direction‐of‐causation model in a twin design, results supported a direction of influence running from RC to PE. This relation was underpinned by genetic and environmental factors of RC as well as PE. Implications for reading education are discussed.
ISSN:0009-3920
1467-8624
DOI:10.1111/cdev.13339