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You absorb more information without distraction. Readers of print books absorb and remember more of the plot than readers of e-books do. Print readers also scored higher in other areas, such as empathy, immersion in the book, and understanding of the narrative. Seeing and feeling how much progress you’ve made in the story can help readers feel like they’re unfolding the story—both literally and figuratively. Plus, with a print book, it’s easier to go back and confirm information you may be unsure of without losing your place and having to scroll or click back on your device. Perhaps unsurprisingly, people who read e-books tend to get sidetracked more easily, but not just because the internet is right at their fingertips. Digital readers tend to spend more time scanning for keywords than actually processing what they’re reading. And with a print book, there’s no chance of getting distracted by links or getting sucked down an internet rabbit hole. Having books at home encourages children to read for fun and talk to their parents about what they’ve learned. Help YOU become a better reader. Another study of young children between the ages of three and five revealed that kids had lower comprehension of the story when their parents read to them from an e-book as opposed to a print book. Researchers theorize this arises because children get distracted by the electronic device and have a harder time focusing on the story itself. Easier on the eyes. Electronic books can cause screen fatigue, which may lead to blurred vision, redness, dryness and irritation. With print books, you don’t have to worry about any of that. Can help you sleep better. When you’re winding down for the night, reading from a screen or scrolling through a social media app on your phone are bad ideas. Study after study has shown that the blue light from your screen can make it harder for you to fall asleep making you feel groggier when you wake up. Reading can help you drift off to sleep when you’re having trouble. So, if you’re hoping to get a good night’s rest, stick with print. Having a library at home is linked to higher academic achievement. Students who have books at home are more likely to score higher on tests, according to a study of readers from 42 countries. It doesn’t matter how many books you have, but each additional book helps children perform better in school. DID YOU KNOW?
Benefits of Reading Printed Books vs Electronic Devices. https://www.howlifeunfolds.com/learning-education/7-scientific-benefits-reading-printed-books
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