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There is evidence that reading for pleasure has been declining since the 1940s, the researchers said, but they called the size of the latest decrease “surprising,” given that the study defined reading broadly, encompassing books, magazines and newspapers in print, electronic or audio form.
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Reading for pleasure has been declining since the 1940s
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{ "start_decade": "1940s", "reading_format": "books, magazines, newspapers (print, electronic, audio)" } - UUID
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- September 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM (6 days ago)
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- September 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM (6 days ago)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/well/reading-pleasure-decline-study.html?campaign_id=18&emc=edit_hh_20250829&instance_id=161530&nl=well®i_id=122976029&segment_id=204892&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337
A new study reveals a significant drop in recreational reading among Americans over two decades. Researchers cite potential factors like increased technology use and economic pressures. Demographic disparities in reading habits also widened.
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