Also... this just... isn't fucking true????? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37376848/
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence.
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The discussions exhibit a blend of support and skepticism for the publication's claims about childhood reading's benefits. For example, one post emphatically states, “Turns out, young kids who read for fun are smarter and happier as adolescents,” highlighting a belief in the transformative effect of early reading. Conversely, another post expresses strong disbelief with, “this just... isn't fucking true????” which introduces a counter-narrative. The tone varies from enthusiastic endorsements about the potential benefits to critical skepticism, reflecting the mixed sentiment towards the article.
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Abstract in brief
- Early reading for pleasure (RfP) in childhood is strongly linked to better cognitive performance, improved mental health, and differences in brain structure during young adolescence.
- A study involving 10,000 adolescents used various research methods to conclude that early RfP leads to larger brain areas associated with cognition and mental health.
- Regular RfP of about 12 hours a week is optimal for cognitive development and has lasting benefits into adulthood, highlighting the role of both genetics and environment in fostering early reading habits.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyÇocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel esneklik, beyin (kortikal, orta frontal, sol superior frontal) yapısı sağlıyor Aydınlanma, laik toplumsal yapı çok önemli https://t.co/lYaNdnaaZj
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Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core - https://t.co/F4CZf4uRAd
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B "...revealed the important relationships of early RfP with subsequent brain & cognitive development and mental well-being." Correlation. Still, #reading!!
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How Reading Changed My Brain and Learning Processs
This video explores the impact of reading development on the brain, emphasizing the importance of research-based teaching methods and balanced approaches to literacy education for effective learning.
Benefits of Early Childhood Reading for Cognitive and Mental Health
In this video, we explore the findings of a recent study by the University of Cambridge involving over 10,000 adolescents. Early reading for pleasure is linked to better cognitive performance, enhanced mental health…
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Also... this just... isn't fucking true????? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37376848/
-Early childhood reading for pleasure(starting between 2-9 ages) 12 hours per week of reading -Long-term effects: Early RfP predicts stronger cognition and fewer attention issues in adolescence. https://t.co/wLFtJ5FRB1
@tidslinjen365 @wonder_winds @SMohamsson Läs artikeln samt mer om det på https://t.co/IkuvwdZBHw
今回紹介した論文はこちらです https://t.co/1dxNjogUwT
Kitap okuyan çocukların beyinleri (soldaki resim) ile ekran başında zaman geçiren çocukların beyinleri (sağdaki resim) arasındaki fark. Daha fazla ekran süresi, kitap okumaya kıyasla beyin bağlantısını, görüşü ve zekayı olumsuz etkiliyor. https://t.co/4hKKThyiWe https://t.co/BMvDvPVJZo
@wykstrad @SabraMBoyd reading for leisure/entertainment aka reading kids are actually interested in and find fun, has better practical literacy outcomes, just one of many examples of evidence demonstrating that, https://t.co/g6pS7sYlcK
Iechyd a Lles: mae ymchwil wyddonol bellach yn cadarnhau'r hyn rydym wedi ei synhwyro ers blynyddoedd - "Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental wellbeing in adolescence". @LlC_Addysg @GMW5 https://t.co/pyV3QyYOjW
#Kognition #Entwicklungspsychologie #Pädagogik #Lesen #Sprache #Kindheit #Adoleszenz mentale #Resilienz (vgl. https://t.co/HafwXXLuWC) https://t.co/5R91z0I078
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@thepetitioner @greeborunner @helenjwc @BarbaraBleiman @clpe1 @TeresaCremin @charliehacking @Dominic_Wyse Quoted in S8 Early initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence. Psychological Medicine 1– 15. https://t.co/kqvSfXQb3R
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Research suggests that children who read for pleasure early in life may experience better cognition, mental health and brain structure in adolescence. Click on the link below to read the study, published in the journal Psychological Medicine. https://t.co/uinLwIWTTH
Dit blijkt uit een grootschalige longitudinale studie (>10.000 jongeren) in Amerika. Zie voor de studie: https://t.co/QIypXHD3dt 3/3
読書習慣は何にいいの? ABCD研究から1万人以上を分析 うち48.2%は読書してない 青年期早期に読書の趣味があると、その後の認知能力スコアが良い さらに精神的な問題レベルが低く、電気機器の使用時間が短めで、睡眠時間が長い傾向があった 脳構造にも良い傾向がみられた https://t.co/6SVh0wwlgr
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core - https://t.co/kPhcjAmvlN
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core - https://t.co/xIqkzRXekb
love this. *interesting study* on benefits of *reading for pleasure* in kids. better mental wellbeing; larger intracranial volume; less time on digital device screens; less psychopathology. #brainhealth https://t.co/LgJUGXvTwm
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I've read that reading is good for you... Better cognition, mental health and educational attainment in adolescence. Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: Associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence :: Approximately 12 h/week of youth regular RfP was cognitively optimal | Cambridge Core https://t.co/zuaasHeJJX
RT @poojagarg1111: Early engagement in reading for pleasure is associated with improved cognitive performance, positive brain structural ch…
Early engagement in reading for pleasure is associated with improved cognitive performance, positive brain structural changes, and reduced mental health problems in young adolescents. #research https://t.co/I49xSin68i
https://t.co/L82bsuCMIb Early-initiated reading for pleasure linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in young adolescence via @psypost https://t.co/tzFljdQhzK
10,000+ participants! "After examining the brain imaging data, the researchers found that reading for pleasure was associated with increased brain structural attributes, including total brain volume, cortical area, and subcortical regions." https://t.co/B6JgZ0VAJz
Early-initiated #ReadingForPleasure linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in young adolescence via @psypost https://t.co/MuWXleJO1X More ARCh #volunteers needed pls! @TeresaCremin
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Early-initiated reading for pleasure linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in young adolescence via @psypost https://t.co/9tl35va4k6
I believe it, and for several reasons! … “Early-initiated reading for pleasure linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in young adolescence” https://t.co/JNT8y7MKQi
Early-initiated reading for pleasure linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in young adolescence via @psypost https://t.co/XAaz0TLxq7
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Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core -
Erken yaşta okuma alışkanlığı çocukların beyninde olumlu yapısal değişikliklere yola açıyor. Okuma, bilişsel yeteneklere ve ruhsal iyiliğe katkıda bulunuyor. https://t.co/gjxZMv5yrN
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Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core - https://t.co/NV1fd5aoqy
I wish I was a book worm, it's one of the few things I want to see in my son. Turns out, young kids who read for fun are smarter and happier as adolescents. Stress and depression are at historic highs in teens. Getting young ones to read is the answer. https://t.co/H5njEWxQ22 https://t.co/ywTKWuLZYg
RT @a2b2o7: Paper : https://t.co/KTDs2O3w2B
RT @SRAdolescence: New research indicates that childhood reading for pleasure is linked to improved cognitive performance, mental well-bein…
RT @SRAdolescence: New research indicates that childhood reading for pleasure is linked to improved cognitive performance, mental well-bein…
RT @SRAdolescence: New research indicates that childhood reading for pleasure is linked to improved cognitive performance, mental well-bein…
New research indicates that childhood reading for pleasure is linked to improved cognitive performance, mental well-being, and brain structure in young adolescence.
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
RT @drilkerbelek: Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel…
Çocuklarımıza kitap okuyalım Yeni araştırma Erken çocukluktaki okuma Ergenlikte daha iyi bilişsel performans, zihinsel esneklik, beyin (kortikal, orta frontal, sol superior frontal) yapısı sağlıyor Aydınlanma, laik toplumsal yapı çok önemli https://t.co/lYaNdnaaZj
RT @align_centre: 記事中ソース Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being…
RT @align_centre: 記事中ソース Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being…
RT @align_centre: 記事中ソース Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being…
RT @align_centre: 記事中ソース Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being…
A recent study, for the first time revealed the important relationships of early reading for pleasure with subsequent brain and cognitive development and mental well-being. Read more here: https://t.co/AIlPqVpH03 #ECCE #Reading #Neurodevelopment #mentalhealth
RT @align_centre: 記事中ソース Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being…
記事中ソース Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core https://t.co/nGA4rwPuGZ https://t.co/pQHjEjYPWG https://t.co/vN9eZhCwyd
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Çocuklara küçük yaşlarda kitap okuma alışkanlığı kazandırmanın önemi https://t.co/WAmZjfKnVI
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RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @BJSahakian: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain…
We encourage parents to do their best to awaken the joy of reading in their children at an early age - Professor Jianfeng Feng Full study at: https://t.co/ea72ZzDgbV
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @CaulfieldTim: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B…
RT @BJSahakian: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain…
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Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine - https://t.co/0kxnAytjfy @Jianfengfenguk @WeiFDU @DrCLangley @psychiatry_ucam @CamNeuro
Really interesting study! https://t.co/c0P2g3gDFy
Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental wellbeing in adolescence ... Journal Reference: https://t.co/VGlNWmgNSs #haveaniceday #science #early #initiated #reading #childhood #better #CognitivePerformance #mentalwellbeing
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RT @CaulfieldTim: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B…
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @CaulfieldTim: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B…
小さい頃から読書を習慣的に楽しむことで、青年期に入るころの認知パフォーマンスやウェルビーイングや脳の構造がよい方向の結果につながる可能性がある。読書経験の質問はややシンプルなようにも思えますが、アウトカム系の指標などすごい丁寧。 https://t.co/hj1iPXMZEy
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RT @CaulfieldTim: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B…
RT @CaulfieldTim: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B…
RT @CaulfieldTim: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B…
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance https://t.co/46RJX00z8B "...revealed the important relationships of early RfP with subsequent brain & cognitive development and mental well-being." Correlation. Still, #reading!!
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core https://t.co/IYIXD4HC5j
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RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Early-Initiated Childhood Reading for Pleasure: Associations with Better Cognitive Performance, Mental Well-being and…
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RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
https://t.co/QkHkBR8E2e #Reading #Peds #Parent #Brain #mhsm
Paper : https://t.co/KTDs2O3w2B
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Early-Initiated Childhood Reading for Pleasure: Associations with Better Cognitive Performance, Mental Well-being and…
RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Early-Initiated Childhood Reading for Pleasure: Associations with Better Cognitive Performance, Mental Well-being and…
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RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Early-Initiated Childhood Reading for Pleasure: Associations with Better Cognitive Performance, Mental Well-being and…
“Early-Initiated Childhood Reading for Pleasure: Associations with Better Cognitive Performance, Mental Well-being and Brain Structure in Young Adolescence” by Barbara Sahakian et al. Psychological Medicine https://t.co/1zOpLaFfkV 2/2
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and brain structure in young adolescence https://t.co/v28c5u1NnI
RT @ReadByExample: Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure: associations with better cognitive performance, mental well-being and br…
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