Influence of family factors on the reading habits of children, a case study of District Bannu

Abstract

This research mainly aims to ascertain “the influence of family factors on the reading habits of children”. It also investigates how the library plays a crucial role in shaping the reading habits of children. Using the survey method, this research gathered information through an online questionnaire from 100 participants, particularly their parents in the Bannu district. Using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software, this research found that when families are more involved, it tends to have a positive impact on a child’s early reading and writing skills. The results indicated that increased family engagement positively affects children's reading development, highlighting the pivotal role parents play in fostering their reading habits. The study also examined the role of libraries in supporting children's reading, emphasizing the importance of family support in cultivating a lifelong love of reading. Regarding family factors, parents are the pillars in adopting children’s reading habits. This research provides a novel contribution to the existing literature on children’s psychology in the context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) broadly and in the district Bannu particularly.