The source adds the following information:
"In order to ensure representation from all socio-economic groups, and to reach parents who may not have internet access, surveys were conducted via two methods, 1,000 online, and 500 by telephone."
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Main reasons for using e-books among children in the UK 2016, by type
This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the leading reasons for using e-books among children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format. During the survey period, ** percent of responding parents reported that their child preferred reading interactive e-books for pleasure.
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Booktrust. (February 1, 2016). Leading reasons for using e-books among children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/552020/main-reasons-for-using-e-books-among-children-in-the-uk-by-type/
Booktrust. "Leading reasons for using e-books among children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format." Chart. February 1, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/552020/main-reasons-for-using-e-books-among-children-in-the-uk-by-type/
Booktrust. (2016). Leading reasons for using e-books among children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/552020/main-reasons-for-using-e-books-among-children-in-the-uk-by-type/
Booktrust. "Leading Reasons for Using E-books among Children in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016, by Format." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 1 Feb 2016, /statistics/552020/main-reasons-for-using-e-books-among-children-in-the-uk-by-type/
Booktrust, Leading reasons for using e-books among children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/552020/main-reasons-for-using-e-books-among-children-in-the-uk-by-type/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Leading reasons for using e-books among children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format [Graph], Booktrust, February 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/552020/main-reasons-for-using-e-books-among-children-in-the-uk-by-type/
