The Cultural Review

Digital Reading

2 articles

A person reading a physical book on the left, contrasted with someone passively scrolling on a digital device on the right, illustrating comprehension differences.
Books

Physical books boost comprehension, digital reading may slightly harm it.

In 2023, a meta-analysis involving 470,000 participants found a small but consistent negative relationship between leisure reading on digital devices and reading comprehension, according to oej .

Claire Donovan·June 3, 2026
Gen Z and Millennial individuals reading books in physical and digital formats, highlighting diverse reading habits.
Books

Gen Z & Millennials: 61% Read Books Across Formats

Despite 61% of Gen Z and millennials reading a book in the past year, only 57% identify as 'readers.

Claire Donovan·May 19, 2026