The Relationship Between Reading Self-Efficacy and Perceived Use of Reading Strategies Among Saudi EFL Students

This study aimed to explore the relationship between reading self-efficacy and perceived use of strategies among Saudi EFL senior high school female students. With a correlational research design, data were collected by administrating two questionnaires: The Reader Self-Perception Scale (RSPS) questionnaire adapted from Henk & Melnick (1995), Survey Reading Strategies (SORS) Li Wang (2010). instruments administrated 90 students randomly selected three different public schools in Riyadh, Arabia. analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient regression analysis determine learners’ strategies. findings revealed how possessed more low moderate levels than self-efficacy, that metacognitive processes most frequently used cognitive compensation In addition, positive students’ was detected. Pedagogical implications its recommendations presented discussed.