How digital devices transform literary reading: The impact of e-books, audiobooks and online life on reading habits

Spjeldnæs, Kari; Karlsen, Faltin

doi:10.1177/14614448221126168

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“…The introduction of multimedia books could considerably improve travellers' experiences, boosting relaxation and pleasure during flights. Library staff can improve passengers' satisfaction and loyalty to airlines by actively promoting multimedia books and collaborating with publishers and educational institutions (Stratton and Zalanowski, 1984; Spjeldnæs and Karlsen, 2022).…”

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Global perspectives: library professionals' views on multimedia books in airlines

Subaveerapandiyan

2024

DLP

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the potential impact and passenger perceptions of integrating multimedia books within airline services, aiming to elucidate the evolving landscape of in-flight entertainment and reading experiences. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research methodology was used, using a structured questionnaire distributed to presenters at the International Federation of Library Associations. Findings Analysis revealed varying passenger interest in multimedia books, with approximately 57.7% displaying engagement, while 40.4% demonstrated limited interest or none. However, a notable majority (60.6%) preferred multimedia books over traditional print books during flights. Furthermore, 90.4% perceived a positive impact of multimedia books on flight reading experiences, leading to increased satisfaction (81.7%) and a high likelihood of recommending airlines offering such content (91.3%). Research limitations/implications The study's limitations include a specific focus on International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) presenters, potentially limiting broader generalisations. Further research might explore the preferences of a wider demographic range and incorporate qualitative aspects to deepen understanding. Airlines could leverage multimedia books to enhance passenger satisfaction, attract diverse audiences and foster cultural inclusivity within in-flight entertainment. Originality/value This study contributes insights into the evolving landscape of in-flight entertainment, emphasising the significant potential and positive impact of integrating multimedia books within airline services. It underscores the importance of catering to diverse passenger preferences and enhancing overall satisfaction during air travel.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Global perspectives: library professionals' views on multimedia books in airlines

Subaveerapandiyan

2024

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“…Future research on the impact of medium on cognitive and emotional aspects of reading need to apply more fine‐grained operationalizations of both print and digital media, with due attention to the differences between various types of screens (mobile phones, e‐readers, tablets, laptops) as well as various types of print media (printouts versus the authentic book). For this endeavor, recent qualitative research exploring motivations and rationale driving avid Kindle readers' choice of medium for various types of literary texts are especially informative (e.g., Kosch et al., 2021; Schwabe et al., 2023; Spjeldnæs & Karlsen, 2022).…”

Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Literary Reading on Paper and Screens: Associations Between Reading Habits and Preferences and Experiencing Meaningfulness

Hakemulder,

Mangen

2024

Reading Research Quarterly

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The increasing use of digital technologies has implications for reading. Online and on‐screen reading often consist of engaging with multiple, short, multimedia snippets of information, whereas longform reading is in decline. Meta‐analyses have identified a screen inferiority when reading informational texts, but not narrative texts. The mode effect is explained by reference to the Shallowing Hypothesis, postulating that increased screen reading leads to a propensity to skim and scan rather than carefully read, since digital reading material is typically composed of short, decontextualized snippets of multimedia content rather than long, linear, texts. Experiments have found support for the Shallowing Hypothesis when reading expository/informational texts, but the impact of increased habituation to screens on, specifically, literary reading, is largely unknown. It is plausible that shallow modes of reading, prompted by increased screen use, may compromise one's capacity to engage deeply with literary texts and, in turn, negatively affect readers’ motivation and inclination to engage in slower, more reflective, and more effortful reading. This article presents the results from three experiments exploring associations between reading behavior, medium preferences, and the reading of a short literary text on paper versus screen. Although mixed, the results revealed an overall pattern for the role of medium: more frequent reading of short texts on screen predicted less inclination to muster the cognitive persistence required for reading a longer text, and engage in contemplation on the deeper and personally relevant meaning of the literary text. Educational implications of these findings are discussed.

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“…In recognition of this, various self-regulation strategies have been reported by participants in qualitative studies, such as reducing accessibility by moving phones out of reach or hiding them, muting phones, disabling notifications, setting alarms, planning out the day, and keeping busy 41,42,44 . In some studies with adults, participants expressed a strong motivation to uphold digital discipline, but acknowledged the need for more severe restrictions, such as uninstalling apps, to achieve self-determined disconnection, especially during periods of emotional vulnerability 44 .…”

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“…Alongside this, whereas media multitasking has traditionally been presented as an adverse behavior for cognition in children and adults 85 , qualitative studies have revealed that Internet-enabled multitasking, such as listening to podcasts while commuting or completing chores, can also have positive effects 44,84 , making individuals feel "productive", expanding their world while physically engaged in other tasks 84 . Interestingly, the tension between emotional gratifications of multitasking and its potential hindrance to deeper cognitive processing is also experienced by technology users.…”

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From “online brains” to “online lives”: understanding the individualized impacts of Internet use across psychological, cognitive and social dimensions

Firth,

Torous,

López‐Gil

et al. 2024

World Psychiatry

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In response to the mass adoption and extensive usage of Internet‐enabled devices across the world, a major review published in this journal in 2019 examined the impact of Internet on human cognition, discussing the concepts and ideas behind the “online brain”. Since then, the online world has become further entwined with the fabric of society, and the extent to which we use such technologies has continued to grow. Furthermore, the research evidence on the ways in which Internet usage affects the human mind has advanced considerably. In this paper, we sought to draw upon the latest data from large‐scale epidemiological studies and systematic reviews, along with randomized controlled trials and qualitative research recently emerging on this topic, in order to now provide a multi‐dimensional overview of the impacts of Internet usage across psychological, cognitive and societal outcomes. Within this, we detail the empirical evidence on how effects differ according to various factors such as age, gender, and usage types. We also draw from new research examining more experiential aspects of individuals’ online lives, to understand how the specifics of their interactions with the Internet, and the impact on their lifestyle, determine the benefits or drawbacks of online time. Additionally, we explore how the nascent but intriguing areas of culturomics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality are changing our understanding of how the Internet can interact with brain and behavior. Overall, the importance of taking an individualized and multi‐dimensional approach to how the Internet affects mental health, cognition and social functioning is clear. Furthermore, we emphasize the need for guidelines, policies and initiatives around Internet usage to make full use of the evidence available from neuroscientific, behavioral and societal levels of research presented herein.

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How digital devices transform literary reading: The impact of e-books, audiobooks and online life on reading habits

Cited by 12 publications

References 67 publications

Global perspectives: library professionals' views on multimedia books in airlines

Global perspectives: library professionals' views on multimedia books in airlines

Literary Reading on Paper and Screens: Associations Between Reading Habits and Preferences and Experiencing Meaningfulness

From “online brains” to “online lives”: understanding the individualized impacts of Internet use across psychological, cognitive and social dimensions

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