Abstract
Self-report is a time- and cost-efficient screening measure that has the potential to be useful as a stand-alone means of recruiting adults for participation in reading research. We report on a sample of university students (N=46) recruited using the Adult Reading History Questionnaire-Revised, half of whom reported early difficulty with reading acquisition. As a group, those reporting early difficulty with reading had poorer current reading skills than those who did not. Some (n=13) of those who reported early reading difficulty appear to have compensated for this. We conclude that self-report has the potential to be used as an effective screening measure in research targeting adults with a history of early reading difficulties. (Contains 3 tables.)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 155-174 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Exceptionality Education Canada |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Canada
- Early Reading
- Higher Education
- Reading Research
- College Students
- Reading Skills
- Questionnaires
- Screening Tests
- Self Evaluation (Individuals)
- Adults
- Foreign Countries
- Reading Difficulties
- Student Recruitment