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December 4, 2025NeurodiversityOpen Access

Hooked on Books: A Deep Dive into the Reading Motivations of ADHD and Non-ADHD Children

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GPGeorgia PavlopoulouCity, University of LondonRFRoberto FilippiBritish Film Institute

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Implication

Semi-structured interviews reveal reading motivation differences in ADHD and non-ADHD children, suggesting tailored strategies may enhance engagement.

Key Points

  • Reading motivation influences children's enjoyment and comprehension of reading, especially among ADHD individuals.
  • Semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 ADHD and 12 non-ADHD children explored qualitative differences in reading motivations.
  • Themes identified include motivations to engage, basic needs satisfaction, and classroom context affecting reading experiences.
  • Understanding perspectives of neurodivergent children highlights the need for inclusive reading practices to boost motivation.

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Pavlopoulou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca2f4ahttps://doi.org/10.1177/27546330251403220
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