Nicolas Carreau, edited by Ophélie Artaud 1:55 p.m., July 11, 2022
In a study carried out with Ipsos, the National Book Center (CNL) reveals that young people read less and less, and have a reduced concentration time.
A situation that does not concern all age groups, especially since 7-25 year olds read more digital books.
84% of them also say they like to read.
Nine seconds is a child's maximum concentration time.
This is the observation drawn up by the National Book Center (CNL), in a study carried out with Ipsos.
What is certain is that reading is initially a very good remedy for learning to concentrate.
Except that young people read less and less.
While inattention may be involved, the problem does not affect all age groups.
Preferred digital reading
According to this study, young people read before the age of 12.
But then it gets a little harder.
Across all age categories, they spend more time in front of a screen than in front of a page.
And when they read, 47% of them regularly interrupt to consult social networks, send messages or watch a video.
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But if we look at the glass half full, the study also shows that this attraction to screens could promote digital reading.
40% of 7-25 year olds have already read a digital book and 58% have already listened to an audio book.
And more than half of readers chose a book because they had seen the series adaptation on a platform.
Finally, 84% of young people say they like to read.
With one precision: 42% like it and 42% love it.
Moreover, 81% of 7-25 year olds mostly read manga, and more novels from the age of 20.
The hope of seeing young people spend more time reading is therefore permitted.