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Reasons for reading among young people in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2024

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Release date

2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

January to March 2023

Age group

8 to 18 years

Special properties

those who said they rarely or never read were excluded here

Method of interview

Online survey

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Main reasons for reading among young people in the UK 2024

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, May 19, 2025

A survey conducted in the United Kingdom between January and March 2024 revealed that the main reason for reading among children and young people between the ages of eight and 18 years old was to relax (**** percent), whereas **** percent said that they reading helps them deal with problems. Learning new things or new words, as well as learning about other people or about issues and causes they care about were also key reasons for reading, whereas the least popular reason was to feel connected to others.

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