Adult Reading Research
Our research on adults’ reading in the UK. Explore research relating to adult reading habits, the impact of low reading confidence and skills and the wide-ranging benefits adults gain from reading for pleasure.
- One year of Impact: Reading Well for dementiaLaunched in May 2024, Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading and digital resources for people living with dementia. The booklist…
- Survey of Adult Skills: What Next?Our vision is for a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. We know that too…
- Is Reading a Creative Activity?
Do you think you are being creative when you read? Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries set out to answer that… - The Power of Reading: Unlocking the Benefits of Reading for People living with DementiaLiving with dementia or caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits that reading can bring to people affected by dementia.
- The British Reader is in Decline as The Reading Agency Reveals Half of UK Adults Don’t Read RegularlyHalf (50%) of UK adults don’t regularly read and almost one in four (24%) young people (16-24) say they’ve never…
- The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading: 2024 Report
Half of all adults in the UK don’t read regularly, and 1 in 6 – that’s 8.5 million – struggles… - Reading Friends uncovers the power of inclusive reading at Portsmouth Libraries
Portsmouth Libraries have been hosting Reading Friends sessions in their branches since 2021. In the last year, they helped 1,492…
