Abstract:

The influence of technological products of the information age we live in is felt in our life much more than ever before Besides its significant and indispensable benefits like communication research transport comfort and etc it has certain unfavorable aspects which cannot be overlooked Particularly easy access to computer and internet facilities mostly enslave the young generations; computer games made of appealing graphic design and contents as well as websites attract the youth like a magnet and lock them to the monitor In addition young people hypnotized by digital windows whose screen size may change from a match box to a black board gradually read much less than previously Our primary responsibility as academicians researchers teachers and parents is to save the young generation from this serious addiction and encourage them to read for these young people to whom we will entrust our tomorrow without awareness experience the information age by spending most of their time in virtual settings The purpose of this study is to share new research on the topic with the reader and discuss what can be done in order to motivate the young generation to read so that a highly cultured society is attained At the end of the article suggestions and implications are provided which are necessary to form a well established reading habit Key words: Reading habit Pleasure Reading Sustained Silent Reading Accelerated Reading

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