READING HABITS OF ADOLESCENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA
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2017
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NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF COMPUTER LITERACY
Abstract
The evolution of Internet and the corresponding global dissemination of knowledge in the digital era
have transformed reading culture of youths the world over. Reading plays significant roles in
personality development ofan individual and it improves information and knowledge sharing. This
paper explotes reading culture bf adolescents in the digital era; it also highlights roles of various
stakeholders (parents, peer groups, schools and libraries) towards improvement of reading culture.
Furthermore, the paper discusses the benefits and challenges of new Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in shaping reading habits of adolescents. It concludes with
recommendations on how to improve adolescents reading habits in the digital era.
Keywords: Adolescents, digital era, ICT, reading habits, libraries, schools, parents, peer
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READING HABITS, ADOLESCENTS, DIGITAL ERA