The authors explored adolescents’ reasons for reading or not reading books. In individual interviews with 39 adolescents (ages 15 and 16) in the United Kingdom, they reported that reading books offered an opportunity to relax, learn, escape the real world, and become immersed; was exciting, developed their empathy skills, and provided a form of social capital. However, challenges to book reading included a lack of time; that it was too effortful; that it was not encouraged, was expensive, or was uncool, or that students had simply lost the habit or grown out of it. Implications for high school classrooms are discussed, and the researchers argue that time, space, and/or initiatives to read for pleasure are important. Collaborative work among researchers, teachers, and engaged/disengaged adolescent readers is essential to ensure that these initiatives are optimal and reach and resonate with their intended audience.

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青春期阅读：为什么青少年选择（或不选择）书籍

作者探讨了青少年读书或不读书的原因。在对英国39个青少年（15岁和16岁）的个人访谈中，他们报告说读书提供了一个放松，学习，逃避现实世界并沉浸其中的机会。令人兴奋，发展了他们的移情能力，并提供了一种社会资本形式。但是，读书的挑战包括时间不足。太费力了；不鼓励，不贵，不酷，或者学生只是失去了习惯或逐渐摆脱了习惯。讨论了对高中教室的影响，研究人员认为时间，空间和/或阅读乐趣的举措很重要。研究人员，教师之间的协作工作，