How and why we read helps to tell a story of who we are, what we do, and what our lives are like. The Pew Research Center issues nonpartisan data describing different trends within the current population of the United States and the world. Through their study about reading habits, they especially look to describe the preferred format and purpose for reading within different demographics. As our world continues into the age of technology, it’s interesting to see what difference these advancements have made and will continue to make going into the future of reading. Differing lifestyles and characteristics can greatly change a person’s reading tendencies and preferred method, as shown throughout the evidence from the Pew Research Center. When it comes to the different questions discussed, my reading habits are similar to those within my demographic.
I have read read a print book, e-book, and listened to an audiobook in the last year, and so therefore have read on all of the formats listed within the study. However, I agree with the majority that prefers to read print books. I generally read both print and ebooks, which fits within the 28% of those who do as well. I do this more out of convenience rather than preference, because the only time I read e-books is when I am unable to find a physical copy of the book. …show more content…
The only area that I had any difference, or was in the minority, was reading a book on a laptop or cell phone. This information is interesting because it is not my preference to read on either of these formats, and that follows suit with the majority of adults. The researchers made a wise decision to show a wide demographic of people, and thus demonstrate the changing reading patterns of the American people. Nevertheless, one must remember the many different variables that may be involved when it comes to a population’s reading tendencies, which may skew the data at
I have read read a print book, e-book, and listened to an audiobook in the last year, and so therefore have read on all of the formats listed within the study. However, I agree with the majority that prefers to read print books. I generally read both print and ebooks, which fits within the 28% of those who do as well. I do this more out of convenience rather than preference, because the only time I read e-books is when I am unable to find a physical copy of the book. …show more content…
The only area that I had any difference, or was in the minority, was reading a book on a laptop or cell phone. This information is interesting because it is not my preference to read on either of these formats, and that follows suit with the majority of adults. The researchers made a wise decision to show a wide demographic of people, and thus demonstrate the changing reading patterns of the American people. Nevertheless, one must remember the many different variables that may be involved when it comes to a population’s reading tendencies, which may skew the data at