Influence of eye movements, auditory perception, and phonemic awareness in the reading process

Laura Megino-Elvira, Pilar Martín-Lobo and Esperanza Vergara-Moragues

The Journal of Educational Research, 2016, vol. 109, issue 6, 567-573

Abstract: The authors' aim was to analyze the relationship of eye movements, auditory perception, and phonemic awareness with the reading process. The instruments used were the King-Devick Test (saccade eye movements), the PAF test (auditory perception), the PFC (phonemic awareness), the PROLEC-R (lexical process), the Canals reading speed test, and the ACL-1 (reading comprehension). The sample was composed of 52 first-year primary school pupils. After the correlational analysis, results indicate that all of these factors correlate in reading (lexical process, speed, and word comprehension). Moreover, the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test reveals that children with saccade eye movements and auditory perception problems obtain lower reading levels. In addition, children with lexical problems obtain a lower level of phonemic awareness. Given the importance of these variables, the authors conclude with a proposal of neuropsychological activities to improve reading skills.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2014.994197

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