Study: Leisure Reading Declined 40% Among US Adults Over 20 Years
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Summary
A new scientific study published in iScience reveals that leisure reading among US adults has declined by 40% over the past two decades. The research, conducted by the University of Florida and University College London, shows a dramatic decrease in reading for pleasure, indicating a significant shift in how Americans spend their free time.
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A new study from the University of Florida and University College London, published in iScience, found that leisure reading, or reading for fun, has declined by 40% in the last 20 years.
If you love nothing more than devouring a page-turner in your free time, you're becoming a rare breed.
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