Students’ preferences in reading English digital materials vs printed materials
Keywords:
Reading Preferences, Digital Materials , Printed MaterialsAbstract
This research aims to explore the students’ preferences in reading English materials on digital versus printed materials. This qualitative research method was conducted at a senior high school in Riau Province, Indonesia., This study involved in-depth interviews with five students to understand their reading habits, media choices, and the reasons behind these preferences. The research findings showed that although all students had experience reading using both media, the majority preferred printed materials because they were perceived as improving focus, reducing distractions, and facilitating comprehension. Printed media were also perceived as more comfortable, less likely to cause eye strain, and allowing students to take notes directly. Only one participant expressed a consistent preference for digital media for reasons of practicality and ease of access to online content. In conclusion, most of the students prefer printed to digital media in reading English materials
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