Pupils’ Reading Engagement and Motivation

Increasing acknowledgment of the significance of fostering reading engagement and motivation among Filipino pupils is essential. This study aims to determine the pupils’ level of reading engagement in terms of behavioral, affective, cognitive, and social. The respondents’ level of reading motivation in terms of intrinsic, and extrinsic. It also investigates the relationship between the level of pupils' reading engagement and motivation and identifies the independent variable/s that influence singly or in combination the pupils’ reading motivation. The selected Grade 6 pupils (n=210) in Salay District, Division of Misamis Oriental for the School Year 2024-2025 were the actual respondents via simple random sampling. The study employed correlational and causal research designs through a researcher developed questionnaire that passed the validity and reliability tests. The data were analyzed using statistical tools such as Mean and Standard Deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient, T-test and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis to examine the variables. Results revealed that the pupils are very highly engaged and motivated in reading. All reading engagement components are the significant predictors for pupils’ reading motivation. This study suggests that teachers may always guide and assist the pupils in their reading engagement and motivation so that better growth and development are assured.