Reading Behavior of Thai Students in the Digital Social World

Abstract

This academic article aims to study the reading behaviors of Thai students in the digital age, which are influenced by the easy and convenient access to information technology. The changes in reading behaviors of Thai children today reflect a shift from traditional reading to reading through digital media such as smartphones, computers, and the internet. This study analyzes reading behaviors from various perspectives, such as the frequency of reading, the diversity of content being read, and a comparison between traditional reading and reading through digital media. Access to information and content via digital media has led to more diverse reading behaviors among Thai children. However, it was also found that some children have a lower ability to discern high-quality and credible information compared to traditional reading methods. This in-depth study also identifies factors that affect reading behaviors in the digital age, such as the use of online media in the form of social media and the use of applications to promote learning and reading. The study highlights that Thai children are reading fewer books than before, which can be attributed to various factors