Analysis of Reading Interest Among Adolescents in The Digital Age (A study at Sman 4 Bogor)

Abstrak

This study aims to identify factors that may enhance adolescents’ reading interest
amid the current digital transformation. Conducted at SMAN 4, Bogor City, West
Java, the research employs a descriptive-quantitative method with a proportionate
random sampling technique. The sample includes 152 students drawn from a total
population of 635. The findings reveal that education and parental involvement play
pivotal roles in fostering reading interests, highlighting the profound impact of
socialisation on individual behaviour. Furthermore, the study indicates that students’
reading preferences have expanded beyond traditional printed books to various
digital platforms, such as web articles, digital comics, and social media. Finally, the
results suggest that students’ habitus deeply influences the formation of reading
interest. At the same time, advances in technology and the internet have
fundamentally altered how high schoolers access and engage with literary resources.