A Study on Digital Reading Habits and Digital Reading Preferences among the College Students in Kamrup (Metro) District of Assam

Abstract

This study examines the digital reading habits and preferences of college students in Kamrup (Metro) District, Assam, with a focus on identifying differences between genders and fields of study. The research aims to explore variations in digital reading habits and preferences between male and female students, identify correlations between these habits and preferences, and assess disparities across different streams—Arts, Commerce, and Science. Based on these objectives, hypotheses were formulated to test for significant differences and correlations within the specified population. Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from 200 students across five provincialized general degree colleges, chosen based on gender and academic discipline distribution. A semi-structured questionnaire on Google Forms was used for data collection, with gender and academic discipline as independent variables, and digital reading habits and preferences as dependent variables. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and ANOVA, were conducted on the collected data. The study's findings highlighted the digital reading behaviors of college students in the area and established a close relationship between digital reading habits and preferences. Additionally, it was found that students have yet to fully leverage the benefits of digital reading in their educational pursuits.