Reading Habit Practices on Reading Comprehension among Learners in Selected Districts of Misamis Oriental

Reading comprehension is essential for academic success and future career opportunities. In a way that it enables individuals to effectively process, understand, and analyze written information, this skill forms the foundation for learning across all subjects and is essential for critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This study aimed to determine the Reading Habit Practices on Reading Comprehension among learners in selected Districts of Misamis Oriental School Year 2023-2024. Specifically, it sought to describe the respondents’ profile; find the respondent’s level of reading habit practices; assess the respondent’s level of reading comprehension; determine the significant relationship between the respondent’s reading habit practices and their reading comprehension; and determine the significant relationship between the respondents reading habit practices and reading comprehension and each of their profile. This study involved the One hundred fifty (150) Grade 7 learners and they were chosen through purposive sampling. A researcher made questionnaire was used as instrument in the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to determine the significant relationship between independent and dependent variables of the study. Furthermore, descriptive correlation method of research was used in the study. Findings revealed that the respondents’ level of reading habit practices was slightly practiced with digital reading as the highest mean. However, the respondents’ level of comprehension was low with literal comprehension as the highest mean. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between the respondents reading habit practices and their comprehension. It is concluded that the importance of digital reading in school enhances reading performance. Therefore, it is recommended that the schools should actively promote family reading initiatives, fostering parental participation in reading activities and incorporate strategies such as interactive discussions and project-based learning to enhance creative thinking skills.