PROFIL MINAT BACA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR BERBASIS UJI KELAYAKAN INSTRUMEN

Abstract

This study aims to examine the feasibility of a reading interest instrument and to describe the reading interest profile of elementary school students. The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The participants consisted of 43 sixth-grade students from an elementary school. The instrument used was a questionnaire based on a Likert Scale. The instrument feasibility was tested through item validity using item-total correlation and reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha.The results indicated that the instrument met the criteria of validity and reliability and was therefore appropriate for use. Descriptive analysis showed that most students were in the high category of reading interest (58.1%), followed by the moderate category (39.5%) and the low category (2.3%). Indicator analysis revealed that the highest score was found in reading enjoyment, while the lowest score was in reading habits.These findings indicate that although students' reading interest is generally high, it is not evenly developed across all aspects, particularly in terms of consistent reading habits. Moreover, the presentation of this reading interest profile can be useful as assessment data that becomes an empirical basis for designing a targeted and sustainable program to increase students' reading interest.