Part II
Taken from the National Library website.
Research evidence on reading for pleasure report
In 2012, the Education Standards Research Team (ESARD) in the UK, compiled the Research evidence on reading for pleasure report. It found that reading for pleasure had educational benefits, supported personal development, and had a positive impact on reading, including:
- reading attainment and writing ability
- text comprehension and grammar
- breadth of vocabulary
- positive reading attitudes
- self-confidence as a reader
- pleasure in reading in later life.
The Research evidence on reading for pleasure report also identified benefits in:
- general knowledge
- understanding of other cultures
- community participation
- insight into human nature and decision-making.
Research evidence on reading for pleasure (pdf, 364KB) — UK Department of Education, Education Standards Research Team, 2012.