Leitura digital versus leitura tradicional: questões contemporâneas

Abstract

We sought to present reading in printed books and digital books as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these two supports. The specific objectives are to understand how digital books can influence the ability to learn and retain information. What is the reader's preference regarding the two supports? The methodology defined in this work was the application of a questionnaire with fourteen closed questions and one open one, in which we sought to understand the identification of those surveyed, their reading habits, and the use of digital and traditional reading tools. Regarding the advantages and disadvantages of digital and printed media, it was found that, in digital media, the biggest advantage is its dynamics and interoperability, as well as its large storage capacity. And the disadvantages were the need to have a device to read, battery that drains and the distraction factor. In the printed book, its advantages are in the tactile aspect, greater concentration, there is no need for devices to read, it does not tire the eyes. And the disadvantages are storage, weight, non-dynamic text. It was then observed that the majority of people, despite using digital format reading in the most varied aspects, nevertheless a majority prefer printed books. It concludes by showing that there are niches for both media, however the preference is for the printed book and that there is a difference in understanding, information retention and in-depth analysis when reading between digital and printed.