1. Dynamic reading in a digital age: new insights on cognition.
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Liao, Sixin, Yu, Lili, Kruger, Jan-Louis, and Reichle, Erik D.
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DIGITAL technology , *READING strategies , *TIME pressure , *COGNITION , *CONDITIONED response , *READING - Abstract
Comprehension tends to be less effective when reading on screens than on paper, particularly with texts that require a deeper understanding or when reading under time pressure. Recent evidence indicates that digital readers exhibit a tendency towards more shallow or superficial text processing and less metacognitive regulation. Emerging evidence on the reading of dynamic digital texts reaffirms the importance of visual and attentional constraints as per the reading of static texts, but also highlights the critical role played by contextual factors in guiding the use of reading strategies in digital environments. Although readers can develop adaptive reading strategies in response to different conditions, the efficacy of those strategies depends on various cognitive, metacognitive, and motivational factors. People increasingly read text displayed on digital devices, including computers, handheld e-readers, and smartphones. Given this, there is rapidly growing interest in understanding how the cognitive processes that support the reading of static text (e.g., books, magazines, or newspapers) might be adapted to reading digital texts. Evidence from recent experiments suggests a complex interplay of visual and cognitive influences on how people engage with digital reading. Although readers can strategically adjust their reading behaviors in response to their immediate reading context, the efficacy of these strategies depends on cognitive, metacognitive, and motivational factors. A better understanding of the factors that influence reading offers the promise of leveraging digital technologies to enhance the reading experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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