20-30대 여성의 독서동기에 관한 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to identify the reading motivation shown by female readers in the age group of 20-30. The data was collected by the personal interviews of twenty-one women in the age group. The interviews were conducted for 11 days - from 2013, March 20th to 30th. The analyses showed six motivations. The first one was the motivation of "attaining knowledge." Female readers were found to depend heavily upon the book readings to acquire knowledge and information of the world. They regarded the books as an invaluable resource of information. The second motivation was related with "the enhancement of second hand experiences." Many interviewees were found to depend upon the book readings to quench their curiosities or answer personal questions. They regarded the books as something similar to 'significant others,' like friends, mentors or teachers. The third one was the motivation of "establishing self-identification." Many interviewees were found to depend upon the book readings to hammer out their self-concept and psychological stabilities. The fourth motivation was related with "the time management." Women were found to regard the book readings as a part of their daily routines or habits. They treated books as the "necessary goods of every day life." The fifth motivation was "the healing desire." Many interviewees were found to resolve anxieties and angers by reading books, not to mention of restoring their psychological relieves. For female readers, the book reading seemed to be understood as the healing spot for solving problems. The final motivation was related with "the fun-seeking." Many women were found to regard book reading as the securing of personal space for leisure. Not only did they lessen their stress level, but also they attained life energies by reading books.