Social media distraction, lack of time and difficulty focusing are factors in the decline of leisure reading
The study, commissioned by the charity the Reading Agency, saw 15% of adults reporting that they have never been regular readers, and 35% saying that they are lapsed readers, meaning that they used to read regularly for pleasure, but rarely or never do now., said that young adults were less likely to read than all other age groups.
Three in 10 adults said that they find it hard to finish what they’re reading, with about the same number reporting difficulty focusing on reading for more than a few minutes at a time. 23% of respondents agreed with the statement: “I cannot find things to read that interest me.” Among the 16- to 24-year-old age group, 39% said that they do not feel represented in reading materials, agreeing that it is difficult to find books featuring characters with experiences similar to their own, compared with 25% of adults across all age groups. They also reported struggling to focus on reading at a considerably higher rate than the average across all ages .Discover new books and learn more about your favourite authors with our expert reviews, interviews and news stories.
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