Contours of Teenagers’ Reading in the Digital Era: Scoping the Research

Abstract

ABSTRACT The study of teenagers’ reading practices is a dynamic and rapidly changing field, and one in which digital innovation continues to reformulate old concepts and generate new practices. This scoping review aims to capture the extent and range of international research on the topic. It explores what is known about teenagers’ reading practices; identifies the relevant disciplines, and how they define reading. It also documents the frameworks, themes, and study designs guiding research in the field. We argue that a scoping review is especially helpful for identifying gaps in the existing evidence base and informing future directions for research, particularly in the Australian context.