The poll conducted by OnePoll reveals that 91% of children aged 5-12 who are avid readers are happier than those who don’t (36%).
Reading books helps children in many ways. It helps them develop their language skills, learn new things, and expand their imagination.
And here is another proof – a study Commissioned by the digital reading platform Epic and conducted by OnePoll in July 2023 among 1,500 American parents and 500 K–6 teachers.
The study found that kids who read “often” and “very often” have a more active imagination than those who rarely or never read (95%, compared to 57%).
However, the most important outcome of the poll is that children who are avid readers are happier than those who don’t (91%, compared to 36%).
What’s more, kids who read books can take a more proactive approach to resolving negative situations and problems:
💬 While 49% who rarely read don’t attempt to resolve difficult situations, 52% who read often attempt to resolve the situation themselves and 69% who read very often turn to their parents for help.
Reading also has a big impact on what children want to do with their lives. Over half of parents (55%) say their children play pretend based on what they read.
85% of parents agree that reading can help their children reach their full potential. Many parents also believe their children would read more if they could get books without going to a bookstore or library.
The study is accompanied by an infographic shown below. Make sure to visit the blog post at SWNS blog for more details.
Source: Study finds the positive effects reading has on kids – SWNS Blog
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