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Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 2026, Vol. 15(1) 31-47

The Relationship Between Reading Habits, Experiences, Collaborations and Academic Achievement: The Case of Adama Science and Technology University

Atlabachew Getaye, Abera Kassaye

pp. 31 - 47

Publish Date: June 30, 2026  |   Single/Total View: 4/7   |   Single/Total Download: 4/9


Abstract

This study examined the relationships between Adama Science and Technology University students’ reading habits, experiences, collaboration skills, and their academic achievement. It applied a quantitative method. A correlational design was used. The study used both primary and secondary sources. The data-gathering instruments were structured questionnaires and document analysis. The researchers selected 200 participants from a total of 4579 students using simple and stratified sampling techniques. The researchers analyzed the data using means, standard deviations, correlations, ANOVA, t-tests, and simple regression. The study found no statistically significant differences by gender or year of study, but significant differences by department and religion in reading habits and experiences. The study found no statistically significant differences in reading collaborations by gender, year of study, department, or religion. Subjects’ reading habits, experiences, and collaborations showed positive relationships with each other and with academic achievement, with differences in the strength of these relationships. Reading practice predicts both reading habits and reading collaborations.

Keywords: Reading Habits, Reading Experiences, Reading Collaborations, Academic Achievement


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
Getaye, A., & Kassaye, A. (2026). The Relationship Between Reading Habits, Experiences, Collaborations and Academic Achievement: The Case of Adama Science and Technology University. Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 15(1), 31-47.

Harvard
Getaye, A. and Kassaye, A. (2026). The Relationship Between Reading Habits, Experiences, Collaborations and Academic Achievement: The Case of Adama Science and Technology University. Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 15(1), pp. 31-47.

Chicago 16th edition
Getaye, Atlabachew and Abera Kassaye (2026). "The Relationship Between Reading Habits, Experiences, Collaborations and Academic Achievement: The Case of Adama Science and Technology University". Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 15 (1):31-47.

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