Thanks, Sheridan Press! An article on wired notes that digital content introduces distractions and it’s more difficult to focus. Notably, deep reading is associated with paper, while superficial reading and reading without the need for higher recall seems to be the realm of electronic devices. Although conclusive research about why this divergence exists has yet to surface, multiple studies are focusing on the different emotional and cognitive experiences of paper versus digital. Paper requires and fosters more sustained attention, whereas digital reading goes hand in hand with multitasking distractedness. Even when the Internet and ads are not part of the equation, scrolling interrupts focus.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:43:34 +0000
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