What percentage of teens read for pleasure?

In recent years, less than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Has reading for pleasure decreased?

The research, by Nielsen Book ‘Understanding the Children’s Book Consumer’ 2012-2020, and shared by publisher Farshore (formerly Egmont UK), shows that only 23\% of 0-17s read for pleasure ‘daily or nearly every day’, down from 26\% in 2019 and 38\% in 2012.

What percentage of children read for pleasure?

The percentage of children and young people who say they read for pleasure has also declined, falling to 52.5\%. In 2016, that figure stood at 58.8\%. World Book Day reaches 15 million children and young people and, according to the NLT research, can help stem the downward trend in children’s reading practices.

Do teenagers read for fun?

One in four (27 percent) tweens and one in five (19 percent) teens report reading for fun “every day.” / Teens who report that they read on any given day read for an average of 1:37, compared with 1:07 among tweens who read.

Why reading for pleasure is important?

Reading for pleasure has many non-literacy benefits and can increase empathy, improve relationships with others, reduce the symptoms of depression and improve wellbeing throughout life (The Reading Agency 2015).

Is the reading habit dying out?

Unfortunately, with the rapid growth of electronic technology the reading habit, particular among the young is declining at an alarming rate and the decline in language skills, especially writing skills, is being reflected at all levels of society. From reading, the brain also benefits from a good workout.

Do younger people read?

It’s safe to assume that younger generations are not reading as many books as their grandparents did when they were young. Eric Albritton, the manager at local bookstore Ed’s Editions said there are “still plenty of young people reading.” It just might be through different mediums than physical books.