Exploring the Reasons Why University Students Prefer Print over Digital Texts: An Australian Perspective

Johnston, Nicole; Salaz, Alicia

doi:10.1080/24750158.2019.1587858

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“…The numbers of students using printed textbooks regularly and only during classes are gradually going down. When probed further, the respondents listed the following as the drawbacks of printed textbooks: The reasons for the preference of printed books are as follows: The responses make it very clear that the students preferred printed textbook for its portability and availability for highlighting as well as taking notes which are in alignment with the findings of Banik et al [34], Johnston & Salaz [35], Khalid [36], and Piramanayagam & Seal [37]. To support this, the study conducted by Johnston & Ferguson [38] found out that the students hardly preferred to use highlighting digital features while dealing with the electronic textbooks.…”

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Printed Textbooks Versus Electronic Textbooks: A Study on the Preference of Students of Gulf University in Kingdom of Bahrain

Alfiras¹,

Bojiah

2020

Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Learn.

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Technology has become an indispensable phenomenon in the contemporary era which has its impact in every walk of life and education is not an exception to this. The tech-savvy students of today have easily adopted the electronic textbooks as a replacement of printed textbooks owing to its ease of use, cost effectiveness and accessibility. Varied views on the students’ preference of the specified format of textbooks have laid the platform for more formal and fo-cused research pursuits these days globally. Therefore, a research to differenti-ate the advantages and disadvantages of both the formats and the reasons that are primary to opt for the one over the other at a regional level is very much the need of the hour. The study aimed to find out the interest and preference that prevailed in the minds of students of Gulf University, Kingdom of Bah-rain, with respect to the adopting of electronic textbooks over the printed text-books as this kind of study has been carried out much limited in this region. A list of questions was made in order to find out the pros and cons of the printed textbooks and electronic textbooks so that the valid reasons for the preference could be identified. The study adopted a quantitative research design and the questionnaire as a research tool to collect the data. The result affirms that most of the students are familiar with both the formats of textbooks and are more comfortable using electronic textbooks and have expressed their willingness to a complete shift from printed textbooks to electronic textbooks. Nevertheless, the findings make it clear that the students opt for electronic textbooks depend-ing upon the nature of the subject or academic discipline.

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confidence: 74%

Printed Textbooks Versus Electronic Textbooks: A Study on the Preference of Students of Gulf University in Kingdom of Bahrain

Alfiras¹,

Bojiah

2020

Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Learn.

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“…Larhmaid (2018) showed that there seemed to have a noticeable change in preferences from paper-based reading to screen-based reading. Simultaneously, Johnston and Salaz (2019) and Mizrachi et al (2018) found that most students worldwide seemed to prefer reading academic course materials in print rather than electronic. Kumar and Gupta (2013) found that print journals were still popular and had not yet lost their credibility among users.…”

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confidence: 99%

Re-structuring library resources and services in IIT Delhi library: analytical study from users' perspective

Kumar

Gupta

2021

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Purpose This study aims to assess users' satisfaction from the re-structured library resources and services due to technological innovations in the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi library. It also identifies and suggests potential improvement areas. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a survey research method to collect data from the end-users of the library. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. In total, 100 copies of questionnaires were distributed to the students, and out of the filled received questionnaires, 92 were found dully completed and useable. Collected data were analyzed by using percentage and chi-square test for testing of hypothesis. Findings This study shows that users' usage and preference for e-resources and e-services are increasing as there is a general trend to overlook traditional print resources where e-resources are available in the first place. The study recommends that a radical rethinking is required to strengthen the electronic collection and improve the library services. Practical implications The paper has a direct practical implication. It suggests that as technology continues to evolve, it is likely that academic institutes find themselves identifying appropriate areas to redesign library activities and services regularly. This paper reveals the practice of re-engineering in academic library services and knowing students' specific preferences of resources and services to enhance library usage. Originality/value The study is based on the self-designed structured questionnaire. Primary data has been collected from the IIT Delhi library users, thus providing original information and informative inputs to the existing literature.

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“…Currently, e-textbooks are designed not as mere textbooks but as interactive instructional tools to reinforce student understanding. In addition, Etextbooks are slowly becoming user-friendly, making them easy to use and taking notes later exported to any text editor [15]. [16] develop a model and identify the variables that affect the usage of e-textbook, which are accessibility, cognitive factors that focus on awareness, experience, and attitude towards using etextbook, competency in handling and using technology, and finally, use and convenience-the content, accessibility, and readability as the critical factors for an e-textbook to be effective.…”

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The Textbook Dilemma: Digital or Print? Evidence from a Selected US University

Chavali¹,

Gundala²

2022

TEM Journal

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The increasing price of textbooks impacts students of higher education in the world. E-textbooks are becoming popular among students at all levels of education, especially at the university level. There is a shift in students reading habits and preferences towards e-textbooks. This growing trend has encouraged researchers to gather information about students' experiences, attitudes, and perceptions regarding using e-textbooks and their impact on the learning process. This study surveys undergraduate students in a small mid-western university in the USA. Data is collected from students studying four different colleges. A total of 346 questionnaires were collected. The findings revealed that 34.39% of the current users in the total sample do not want to use e-textbooks in the future. The predominant factors influencing the adoption of e-textbooks over print textbooks are cost, learning and engagement in interactive exercises, convenience, and flexibility. The study suggests some initiatives that educators, technology experts, designers, and universities can take for more students to adopt a digital version of textbooks to solve the problem of affordability.

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Exploring the Reasons Why University Students Prefer Print over Digital Texts: An Australian Perspective

Cited by 26 publications

References 15 publications

Printed Textbooks Versus Electronic Textbooks: A Study on the Preference of Students of Gulf University in Kingdom of Bahrain

Printed Textbooks Versus Electronic Textbooks: A Study on the Preference of Students of Gulf University in Kingdom of Bahrain

Re-structuring library resources and services in IIT Delhi library: analytical study from users' perspective

The Textbook Dilemma: Digital or Print? Evidence from a Selected US University

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