In this study, we investigated protection motivation and behavioral intention to prevent serious illnesses related to excessive sodium intake among the university students in Gyeongnam and Busan. Within the protection motivation theory (PMT) framework, a survey questionnaire was developed to measure participants’ perceptions on the severity of and the vulnerability to the threat of serious diseases due to the high sodium intake as well as the effectiveness of preventive measures (response efficacy), and the ability to perform them (self-efficacy) along with their willingness to follow recommendations (behavioral intention). Data was collected in June 2015. Study participants were divided into either low (n=117) or high (n=177) sodium intake behavior groups based on their current behaviors. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to measure construct validity and Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to check reliability of measurement items. The high sodium intake behavior group perceived higher vulnerability than the low sodium intake behavior group among four PMT factors. Differences of the other three factors were not significant between the two groups. The results of hierarchical regression analysis indicated that self-efficacy and response efficacy affected behavioral intention of high sodium intake behavior among students. Hence, development of strategies to increase self-efficacy and response efficacy are strongly recommended.

본 연구는 노년층 임금근로자의 직무만족도에 영향을 주는 요인을 파악하고, 이를 바탕으로 직무만족도를 향상시키기 위한 기초자료를 제공하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 국민노후보장패널 4차 자료를 이용하여 노년층 임금근로자의 직무만족도를 분석하였다. 분석대상은 60세 이상 임금근로자 591명으로, 분석방법으로는 회귀분석을 사용하였다. 분석결과, 노년층 임금근로자의 인구사회학적 특성 중에서 연령, 건강상태, 가구소득이 직무만족도에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고, 일자리 특성 중에서는 종사상 지위, 고용기간연장가능여부, 고용보험․산재보험가입여부가 직무만족도에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과를 토대로 노년층 임금근로자의 직무만족도 향상을 위한 시사점을 제시하였다.

본 연구에서는 주거환경의 다양한 변수들이 범죄의 두려움에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 주거 환경 요소와의 연관성에 대한 규명과, 주거유형과 주거환경 요인별로 비공식적 지역사회 통제력을 약화시키는 지역공동체의 집합효율성을 분석하고, 이로 인한 범죄의 두려움과 범 죄피해 경험을 조사 연구하였다. 주거환경 요인은 주거유형별로 지역사회의 사회구조적･물리적 환경 특성에 중요한 영향을 미친다. 이러한 주거환경 요인의 영향은 범죄피해 원인으로서의 환경요소 중 하나로 지역사 회의 비공식적 사회통제에 큰 역할을 담당한다. 비공식적 사회통제는, 특정 지역환경에 대 한 소속감과 지역사회에 대한 애착을 바탕으로 한 사회통합, 이웃간의 안전을 강화하기 위 해 동원될 수 있는 지역사회 수준의 잠재적 자원인 사회자본, 지역의 사회적 통제 내에서 지 역의 문제를 해결하기 위한 구성원들의 역량 결집과 함께 시민 상호관계 및 기대감의 공유 로 나타나는 집합효율 등으로 볼 수 있다. 다양한 주거유형과 주거환경 요인에 따라 무질서･ 집합효율성 저하･주거의 불안정 등 지역사회 통제력 약화의 원인으로서 차이를 보이고 있 다. 아파트 거주자가 다른 주거환경의 거주자에 비해 범죄피해 경험과 범죄의 두려움이 낮 게 나타나는 것은 사회통합･사회자본･집합효율 등의 비공식적 사회통제가 범죄발생 및 예 방에 중요한 요소임을 보여주고 있다. 따라서 다양한 주거환경에서의 거주자들이 갖는 범죄피해 경험과 범죄의 두려움 감소를 위 해 사회과학분야의 제도와 함께 도시공학 및 건축공학과 연계된 제도로서 아파트･단독주 택 및 연립주택 등의 주거환경에 대한 치안･방범 기능의 확보방안으로 ‘방범환경 인증제도’ 와 같은 법적 제도의 마련이 필요하다고 보여 진다. 또한 다양한 주거건축물의 건설 단계별 중 주거유형과 주거환경 요인에 의한 범죄발생의 책임 소재 규명 및 이에 대한 건설 이해당사자 간의 범죄피해발생에 대한 주거환경 건설책 임자가 갖는 분쟁 해결방안 검토 등 구체적인 후속 연구를 통해 범죄의 두려움이 해소될 수 있도록 하여, 안전한 주거환경 확보가 되어야 할 것이다.

The aim of the present study was to examine factors affecting Korean university EFL learners' English reading comprehension across two reading tasks (i.e., literal vs. inferential reading). To this end, five latent factors (linguistic, cognitive, affective, social, and English reading) were targeted, and the structural relationships among these five factors were analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. Results of the present study demonstrate that for literal reading comprehension task, linguistic, cognitive, and social factors made a significant and direct impact on Korean university students' English reading performances, whereas the effect of affective factor was not significant. Regarding the inferential reading task, only linguistic and cognitive factors were significantly and positively associated with Korean university students' English reading comprehension. Implications for pedagogy as well as for future research directions were also provided.

Willingness To Communicate (WTC) is one's volition to enter into communication at a particular time with a specific person or persons using an L2. Despite the growing interests about WTC in ESL and EFL context, there is little research done in the Korean EFL classroom context with young learners. This study investigated variables affecting WTC of young Korean EFL learners in regular English classes. A total of 149 fifth graders participated in the study. Data were analyzed using factor and correlation analysis, cross-tabulation, and the ANOVA. The results confirmed the consensus about the positive correlation of competence and the negative correlation of apprehension to WTC. The most powerful predictor of WTC was communication with the native teacher and the second was prohibition of L1. There were partial statistical differences of WTC, Frequency of Communicative Behavior, and Self-Perceived Communicative Competence according to the age of onset, the amount of studying, and the length of stay in English speaking countries.

PURPOSES: The objective of this study is to analyze factors affecting traffic accident severity for determining countermeasures on freeway climbing lanes. METHODS : In this study, an ordered probit model, which is a widely used discrete choice model for categorizing crash severity, was employed. RESULTS: Results suggest that factors affecting traffic accident severity on climbing lanes include speed, drowsy driving, grade of uphill 3%, gender (male offender and male victim), and cloud weather. CONCLUSIONS : Several countermeasures are proposed for improving traffic safety on freeway climbing lanes based on the analysis of crash severity. More extensive analysis with a larger data set and various modeling techniques are required for generalizing the results.

우리나라의 수량에 큰 영향을 미치는 요인을 구명하기 위해콩의 주요 생산지인 파주, 안동 및 무안의 3지역에서 2012년도에서 2014년까지 3개년의 설문 및 현지조사의 자료를 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 3지역 3년 전체 중회귀분석 결과를 보면 비닐피복을 하면 ha당 488 kg (23%) 증수를 하였고 논재배가 밭재배 대비ha당 520 kg (24%) 증수를 하였으며 추가관수 1회마다(3회까지) ha당 165 kg씩(7%정도) 증수를 보였다. 2. 수량에 큰 영향을 미치는 저수요인은 지역별 기상조건에 따라 달라지지만 무안, 안동 파주 등 3지역을 3년간 조사한 결과를 대상으로 분석하면 콩의 수량 감수 주요인은 6월과9월의 토양수분 부족이었다.

목적 : 노인의 IADL에 영향을 미치는 다양한 요인들을 기존 문헌들의 고찰을 통하여 분석하고, 도출된 요인들을 ICF에 따라 분류하여 최근 IADL의 연구 경향 및 각 요인들 간의 상관성을 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 노인의 IADL에 대해 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하기 위하여 다양한 데이터베이스를 이용하여 관련 문헌들을 검색하였다. 연구의 최근 동향을 알아보기 위하여 2000년도 이후 10년간의 문헌을 조사 및 분석하였다. 조사된 각각의 변인들은 ICF의 분류 체계의 의거하여 재분류하였다. 결과 : 본 연구의 고찰 대상으로 선정된 논문은 총 44편이었으며, 연구결과 노인의 IADL에 영향을 미치는 주된 요인으로는 노인의 건강상태로 나타났으며, 신체적 기능과 우울을 포함한 정신 질환이 그 뒤를 이었다. 또한 ICF의 분류에 의해서 분석한 결과 personal factors 영역에 포함된 논문이 많았다. 결론 : 빠르게 변화하는 현대사회에서 노인의 긍정적인 삶의 유지를 위해 노인의 IADL에 영향을 미치는 요인들에 대한 필요성과 중요성을 인식시키고, 노인의 IADL 증진을 위한 지속적인 연구가 진행되어야 할 것이다.

본 연구의 목적은 노인의 참여에 영향을 주는 요인에 대해 알아보는 것이다. 2009년 10월부터 2014년 10월까지 게재된 논문을 Pubmed(Medline)를 통해 검색하였다. 주요 검색 용어로 elderly AND “social participation” AND (sociodemography OR gender OR “social support” OR fall OR depression OR “self esteem” OR hope OR cognit*)을 사용하였다. Pubmed에서 총 737개의 논문이 검색되었고, 포함기준과 배제기준에 대한 분석을 한 결과 최종적으로 19개의 논문이 본 연구의 분석대상으로 사용되었다. 노인의 참여에 영향을 주는 요인에는 연령, 성별, 낙상, 시·청각 기능, 인지 기능, 우울, 이웃과의 관계 등이 보고되었고, 이 요인들을 인구사회학적 요인, 신체적 요인, 인지적 요인, 심리적 요인, 환경적 요인으로 나누어 분석하였다. 노인의 참여에는 다양한 요인들이 영향을 주기 때문에 노인의 참여에 예방·중재 접근을 할 때에는 다각적 접근이 필요하다. 이 후 연구에서는 노인의 참여와 관련된 요인들 간의 관계를 포괄적으로 규명하고 요인들 간 직접적, 간접적 관계를 규명한 연구가 필요할 것이다.

The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting acceptance of four kinds of dak-jjim samples in third year schoolaged children (n=100). Soy sauce, red pepper paste, Vietnam fish sauce, and star anise were applied to samples for their familiar and exotic characteristics. Significant differences among samples were observed in odor, taste, and acceptance (p<0.001). Soy (Soy sauce sample), RPPaste (Red pepper paste sample), and Soy_FishS (Soy sauce and Vietnam fish sauce sample) samples scored higher than Soy_StarA (Soy sauce and star anise sample) sample. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in intensities of saltiness, sweetness, and hot spicy flavor (p>0.05). Liked attributes in samples were saltiness, sweetness, chicken flavor, potato flavor, moistness of chicken, hot spicy flavor, and color. Disliked attributes in samples were hot spicy flavor, saltiness, and ginger flavor. Significant differences among samples were observed in familiar intensity and willing to try again (p<0.001). Soy, RPPaste, and Soy_FishS samples scored higher than Soy_StarA sample. Panels considered taste (46%) and nutrition (45%). Higher familiar intensity of sample was associated with higher acceptance in samples. In other words, familiarity of food affects acceptance of food. Therefore, familiar ingredients such as soy sauce and chicken can be used for development of Korean menu items considering taste and nutrition with enhanced Korean food acceptance in school-aged children.

The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting acceptance of four kinds of dak-jjim samples in third year schoolaged children (n=100). Soy sauce, red pepper paste, Vietnam fish sauce, and star anise were applied to samples for their familiar and exotic characteristics. Significant differences among samples were observed in odor, taste, and acceptance (p<0.001). Soy (Soy sauce sample), RPPaste (Red pepper paste sample), and Soy_FishS (Soy sauce and Vietnam fish sauce sample) samples scored higher than Soy_StarA (Soy sauce and star anise sample) sample. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in intensities of saltiness, sweetness, and hot spicy flavor (p>0.05). Liked attributes in samples were saltiness, sweetness, chicken flavor, potato flavor, moistness of chicken, hot spicy flavor, and color. Disliked attributes in samples were hot spicy flavor, saltiness, and ginger flavor. Significant differences among samples were observed in familiar intensity and willing to try again (p<0.001). Soy, RPPaste, and Soy_FishS samples scored higher than Soy_StarA sample. Panels considered taste (46%) and nutrition (45%). Higher familiar intensity of sample was associated with higher acceptance in samples. In other words, familiarity of food affects acceptance of food. Therefore, familiar ingredients such as soy sauce and chicken can be used for development of Korean menu items considering taste and nutrition with enhanced Korean food acceptance in school-aged children

양돈 농가의 모돈 1두당 연간 출하두수(MSY; Marketted-pigs per Sow per Year)를 향상시키기 위 해 돼지의 폐사율을 줄이는 것은 매우 중요하다. 본 연구는 2014년 6월 초부터 2015년 2월 말까지(여 름, 가을, 겨울철) 총 10곳의 양돈 농가에서 각 사육단계별 돼지의 폐사율에 영향을 미치는 계절별 각 환경요인의 기여도를 분석하기 위해 수행되었다. 그 결과,‘여름+가을+겨울’에는 일교차가 분만사와 이유자돈사에서의 폐사율에 영향을 미치고(p<0.05),‘가을+겨울’에는 일교차만이 분만사에서의 페사율 에 영향을 미치는 반면에 평균기온 및 일교차가 이유자돈사에서의 폐사율에 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다(p<0.05). 하지만, 육성·비육사에서의 폐사율에는 어떠한 계절별 환경요인도 유의적으로 작용하 지 않음을 알 수 있었다(p>0.05). 따라서 계절에 상관없이 분만사와 이유자돈사의 경우에는 일교차를 적정수준인 2℃ 이하로 유지하고, 상대적으로 기온이 낮은 가을·겨울철에는 예열과정을 거쳐 외부의 찬 공기가 직접 돈사 내부로 유입되는 것을 방지하고, 난방 등을 통해 돈사 내 평균기온을 적절하게 유 지한다면 이유자돈의 폐사율을 낮춤으로써 농장의 모돈 1두당 연간 출하두수를 향상시킬 수 있을 것으 로 판단된다.

봄 출현 나방 발생에 영향을 미치는 겨울 기후요인을 알아보기 위하여 2개 지역(전라남도 무안군, 경기도 용인시)에서 2013 ~ 2015년까지 나방을 채집하였다. 채집은 4월 한 달 동안 light trap을 이용하여 주 2회 실시하였고, 기후데이터는 1주 평균값으로 산출하였다. 온도, 강수량, 최고기온, 최저기온, 풍속, 상대습도, 일조시간, 운량, 신적설 등 겨울의 기후요소가 봄에 출현하는 나방의 발생에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 단기적인 영향(0-3주 전)과 장기적인 영향(4, 8, 12주 전)을 분석하였다. 2013년, 2014년, 2015년에 채집된 나방은 각각 78종 1,085개체, 194종 3571개체, 97종 322개체가 채집되었다. 온도는 2014년 겨울평균온도가 2013년과 2015년에 비해 약 1∼3℃ 가량 높았고, 주별 기온차가 가장 적었다. 강수량의 경우 2014년이 적은 것으로 나타났다. 다중공선성(multicollinearity) 우려가 있는 독립변수를 회귀식에서 배제하기 위해 각 기후요소간의 상관관계를 분석하여 상관관계가 높은 독립변수를 제거하였다. 다중회귀분석결과 단기적인 기후요인에서는 채집 주의 평균온도가 출현 종 수(F=3.793, p<0.005)에 유의함을 나타내었고, 장기적인 영향에서 1달 전 평균온도가 출현 종 수에 유의함(F=4.085 p<0.005)을 나타내었다. 주별 출현 개체수에 영향을 주는 요인은 나타나지 않았다. 이른 봄에 출현하는 나방 발생의 채집 주와 1달 전 평균 온도의 영향이 클 것으로 예상된다. 기후변화로 인한 봄의 곤충상의 변화가 예상되며, 기후변화가 나방의 다양성에 영향을 미치는지에 대한 장기적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

In this study, we hypothesized that the size of wintering crane population would change due to the climate factors. We assumed that wintering population size would differ by climate values in January, which is the coldest period in year. Especially, White-naped cranes were able to choose wintering site between Cheorwon and other alternative place where snow coverage had low influence, differing from Red crowned cranes. For this reason, we predicted the population size of White-naped cranes would fluctuate according to the extent of snow coverage in Cheorwon. Therefore we used snow coverage data based on MODIS and climate data from KMA (Korea Meteorological Administration) that are generally used. We analyzed the crane’s population size in Cheorwon in January from 2002 to 2014. The temperature in the Cheorwon increased from 2002 to wintering period in 2007~ 2008 and went down, showing the lowest temperature in 2011~ 2012. With this phenomenon, warmth index showed the similar pattern with temperature. Amount of newly accumulated snow (the amount of snow that fallen from 0:01 am to 11:29 pm in a day) was low after 2002, but rapidly increased in 2010~ 2011 and 2011~ 2012. The area of snow coverage rapidly declined from 2002 to 2005~ 2006 but suddenly expanded in wintering period in 2009~ 2010 and 2010~ 2011. Wintering population size of the White-naped cranes decreased as snow coverage area increased in January and the highest correlation was found between them, compared to the other climatic factors. However, the number of individuals of Red crowned cranes had little relationship with general climate factors including snow cover range. Therefore it seems that population size of the Red crowned crane varied by factors related with habitat selection such as secure roosting site and area of foraging place, not by climatic factors. In multiple regression analysis, wintering population of White-naped cranes showed significant relationship with logarithmic value of snow cover range and its period. Therefore, it suggests that the population size of the White-naped crane was affected by snow cover range n wintering period and this was because it was hard for them to find out rice grains which are their main food items, buried in snow cover. The population size variation in White-naped cranes was caused by some individuals which left Cheorwon for Izumi where snow cover had little influence on them. The wintering population in Izumi and Cheorwon had negative correlation, implying they were mutually related.

Objective : This study is a descriptive examination related to musculoskeletal disorders and the risk factors between pediatric and adult occupational therapists as a way to provide basic information for the purpose of preventing musculoskeletal disorders.Methods : This study surveyed 101 occupational therapists who are employed at ten general hospitals and social welfare centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A questionnaire was used as the research tool for determining their socio-demographic characteristics, job satisfaction, workload, task frequency, and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders. The data were analyzed using the SPSS Version 17.0.Results : The waist and back are the areas that pediatric and adult therapists complain about being the most painful. The next problem areas are the shoulders followed by the neck. When reviewing the occurrence of factors that influence musculoskeletal disorders according to the body area, the results show that these factors increased 4 to 15 times depending on the therapist's posture while treating patients, conducting their workload, and frequently doing tasks.Conclusion : The results show that the prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders of occupational therapists is significantly higher. To enhance the posture and physical task environment for therapists working in a diverse range of departments, further studies are needed.

Objective : The purpose of this study was to compare the participation and influencing factors between rural and urban elderly and to identify their affecting factors.Methods : Data were collected from 77 rural and urban elderly. The instruments used in this study were Korean version of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-K), Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Log (OPTIMAL), Korean form of Geriatric Depression Scale (KGDS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation-Participation (USER-Participation). Data were analyzed using a chi-Square test, t-test, Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression.Results : All four functions had a statistically significant correlation with their participation. There were significant differences in factors relating to participation between the rural and urban elderly. A high level of negative correlation was found between participation and depression in rural elderly (r=-.486, p<.01), and a high level of positive correlation was found between participation and self-esteem in urban elderly (r=.598, p<.05). The main affecting factor was self-esteem in the urban elderly (p<.01).Conclusion : There were differences in the participation and influencing factors between rural and urban elderly, and the rural elderly were found to have more weaknesses than those from an urban area. An intervention program for participation should be designed differently between those from rural and urban areas.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze factors indicating preventive removal of mandibular third molars by determining associated symptoms, pathologies, eruption state, position and angulation types of mandibular third molars. Study design: A retrospective study was made of 436 patients(200 females, 236 males), aged between 12 and 81 years (mean: 29.93 years) undergoing panoramic radiographic examinations. Total 700 mandibular third molars were analyzed. They were divided by age, sex, position and angulation of mandibular third molars, bony coverage, and associated pathologies- caries, pericoronitis, periodontitis, cyst, root resorption of adjacent teeth. Results: Among 409 pathologies associated with mandibular third molars, pericoronitis accounted for 34.2%(140 cases), which was the most common lesion, caries in the second and third molars for 28.9%, caries in the second molars for 11%(45 cases). Periodontitis showed in 7%(29 cases). In 4 cases, root resorption of adjecent tooth showed. The position which showed predominant pathologic lesion according to the Pell and Gregory classification was ⅡA(86.5%), followed by ⅡB(71.6%). Mandibular third molars without bony coverage(64.8%) showed pathologies frequently. Conclusions: The removal of mandibular third molars must be determined by the perceived risk if the teeth are not removed. The position and inclination of the third molars, bony coverage, age and sex of patients can be the important evidence in the decision making process.

This study was conducted to provide desirable way on the eating of sugar foods, specifically the differences between dietary attitude, dietary behaviors and intake frequency. Data was collected from 279 middle students in the Incheon region through a self-administered questionnaire. According to the results of the reliability and factor analysis, the dietary attitude, dietary behaviors and intake frequency was 3.52, 2.89 and 2.51, with a Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.867, 0.789, 0.940 and KMO of 0.899. Factor analysis extracted three components of the sugar preference, which we named dietary attitude (factor 1), dietary behaviors (factor 2), and intake frequency (factor 3). The dietary attitude and dietary behaviors showed a significant difference between sugar preference and non-preference (p<0.05). Also, intake frequency of sugar food showed a significant differences in chocolate, chocolate products, and ice cream between sugar preference and non-preference (p<0.05), whereas no significant differences were found in cake, bread kinds, juice, sweetness milk, yogurt between sugar preference and non-preference (p>0.05). A significant positive result of intake frequency of sugar food (p<0.05) was shown for the dietary attitude, BMI, weight, and monthly pocket money. Based on this study, the reduction of sugar intake is needed especially for middle students

본 연구는 야생조류의 새벽 지저귐 시작시간에 영향을 미치는 환경요인과 종간 차이를 밝히는데 그 목적이 있다. 음성녹음은 봄철(2014년 4월~7월) 번식기 동안 일출 2시간 전에 시작하여 매일 2시간씩 실시하였다. 녹음된 소리는 분석 프로그램(Adobe Audition CC)을 이용하여 소노그램 패턴 확인을 통해 종을 구분하고 종별 지저귐 개시 시간을 분석하였다. 야생조류 지저귐 시작시간과 환경요인 및 종간차이 분석을 위해 한국 기상청으로부터 기상자료(일강수량, 율리안일, 일출시간, 월출시간, 온도, 여명시간)를 구하였다. 연구결과, 일강수량과 월출시간을 제외한 모든 환경요인이 야생조류의 지저귐 개시 시간과 상관관계가 있음을 확인하였다. 또한 야생조류 종간 지저귐 개시 시간에 차이가 있었다. 야생조류는 지저귐 개시 시간 차이에 따라 3개 그룹(일찍 일어나는 새, 중간에 일어나는 새, 늦게 일어나는 새)으로 구분되었다. 꿩과 노랑턱멧새는 일찍 일어나는 새 그룹에 속하였고, 딱따구리류는 늦게 일어나는 그룹에 속하였다. 본 연구는 한국의 야생조류를 대상으로 지저귐 개시 시간에 대한 우선순위를 밝힌 최초의 논문이라는 데서 의미가 있다. 그러나 왜 종별로 지저귐 개시 시간에 차이가 나는지에 대해서는 후속 연구가 필요하다.

The purpose of the study was two-fold: to investigate the effects of a group-based book reading plus self-efficacy and outcome expectancy intervention on reading amount, perceived reading ability, reading behavior, and social cognitions and to examine influencing factors of book reading behaviors. Sixty-three sixth graders completed a ten-week book reading intervention in two experimental conditions: one with book-reading activities only and the other with a book-reading plus social cognition intervention. The control group (n=32) studied English in their regular English classes. Questionnaires were administered three times to assess the participants' social cognition, reading behavior, and perceptions of reading English books: right before and right after the intervention, and at eight weeks post intervention. The results showed positive effects of the intervention on reading amount, perceived reading ability, and reading behavior. Of the two experimental groups, the group that had received the book-reading plus social cognition intervention showed more positive results. At eight weeks post intervention, intervention effects on goal efficacy, reading behavior, and attitude toward reading were maintained. Social cognition was found to affect reading amount and behavior for the experimental groups. Research and practical implications are suggested.