ABSTRACT
The rise of digital media has introduced new options for how people read. Central to the discussion is whether it makes a difference if we are reading in print or on a digital device such as a computer, an eReader, a tablet, or a mobile phone. The chapter begins with an overview of the growth of the digital reading landscape since the early 1970s. After identifying the variables to be examined with respect to digital reading (medium, content, function, convenience, and cost), I then review the current research literature. Discussion is organized with regard to four measures: demographic, cognitive, perceptual, and usage, with an additional section on digital reading and children. The chapter concludes by posing meaningful questions for future research and suggesting issues for translating research findings into practice.
