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Many previous studies’ results could be questioned because they didn’t explicitly account for e-books and audiobooks, said Daisy Fancourt, a co-author of the study and a professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London.
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Previous studies may be questionable because they didn't account for e-books and audiobooks
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Daisy Fancourt
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Daisy Fancourt",
    "study_type": "reading habits",
    "organization": "University College London"
}
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM (6 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM (6 days ago)

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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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