The decline in reading for pleasure over 20 years of the American Time Use Survey
A study reveals a significant decline in daily reading for pleasure in the US over 20 years, with disparities widening across racial groups, education levels, and income. Despite reading's benefits for literacy, employment, and health, targeted strategies are needed to boost reading engagement.
Highlights * Rates of daily reading for pleasure have declined over the past 20 years in the US * Rates of reading for pleasure differed between population groups * Disparities across racial groups, levels of education, and income increased over time * Reading with children daily is less common but has not changed over time
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