• Dr. Shivani Singh

This study investigates the impact of digital reading resources on English reading habits and self-concept among gender groups in Jamshedpur, focusing on how these resources shape students' reading practices and their perception of self-worth. The proliferation of digital tools and e-books in education has revolutionized how students engage with texts, yet gender differences in the adoption and utilization of digital resources remain underexplored. This research aims to fill this gap by examining whether digital reading materials foster improved reading habits, and how these habits correlate with students' self-concept, particularly when analyzed across gender lines. The study adopts a mixed-method approach, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data from a sample of secondary school students in Jamshedpur. A structured questionnaire was used to assess reading habits and self-concept, with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale employed to measure self-concept. Additionally, focus group discussions provided qualitative insights into students' attitudes towards digital reading resources. The sample comprised 300 students, evenly divided between male and female participants. The findings indicate that digital reading resources have a positive impact on students' reading habits, with females showing a slightly higher engagement with these resources than males. Moreover, a significant relationship was found between frequent digital reading and a positive self-concept, with female students exhibiting stronger correlations between digital reading habits and enhanced self-esteem. Gender differences were particularly evident in the types of digital materials preferred, with females favoring e-books and online articles, while males engaged more with multimedia content. This study concludes that digital reading resources play a crucial role in enhancing reading habits and self-concept, with gender-specific differences shaping the overall impact. The findings suggest that educators and policymakers should tailor digital reading interventions to cater to the needs of different gender groups to maximize their effectiveness in improving literacy and self-esteem.

Digital reading resources, reading habits, self-concept, gender differences, secondary school students, Jamshedpur.

"PILOT STUDY ON IMPACT OF DIGITAL READING RESOURCES ON ENGLISH READING HABITS AND SELF-CONCEPT AMONG GENDER GROUPS IN JAMSHEDPUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.l672-l686, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C69.pdf

"PILOT STUDY ON IMPACT OF DIGITAL READING RESOURCES ON ENGLISH READING HABITS AND SELF-CONCEPT AMONG GENDER GROUPS IN JAMSHEDPUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppl672-l686, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C69.pdf