Guwido Nur Rahmawati
Management Postgraduate Masters, Mercbuana University, UMB, Jakarta, Indonesia
Dr Mirza
Management Postgraduate Masters, Mercbuana University, UMB, Jakarta, Indonesia
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http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrst.v10i02.004
According to UNESCO, Indonesia world literacy is in second place from the bottom with a percentage of 0.0001%. Some literature says that there are many factors that affect reading interest, including Parents, Motivation, ICT Development, Library Facilities, and Higher Education Curriculum. Based on the literature study results it is necessary for researchers to find out, analyze and re-examine the influence of these factors. This study uses a survey-questionnaire method with accidental sampling technique. The study population was active students at the Pharmacy and Science Faculty of UHAMKA, with a sample of 95 respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression using SPSS IBT 24.0 application. The results obtained are variables Parents, Motivation, ICT Development, Library Tools. A positive but not significant effect. Unlike the college curriculum which has a positive also significant effect. Simultaneously all variables have a positive effect on reading interest. The study results expected to be input for the Pharmacy and Science Faculty to further improve student literacy. In addition, next research is expected to examine other factors that affect students interest in reading.
Keywords: Student Literacy; Reading Interest; Parents; Motivation; ICT Development; Library Facilities; Higher Education Curriculum
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