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SmartGirl
Teen Read Week Survey
Passions and Interests Most of the teens surveyed
told us that they generally read subjects that they are either passionate about
or are of interest to them. Although most are also required to read about
subjects that they aren’t necessarily interested in for school, 85% of teens
said they read about subjects that appeal to them.
SmartGirl
asked:
Do you ever read about the thing or things you’re passionate
about?
| Read about things you're passionate about? |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
| Yes, all the time |
27% |
27% |
27% |
| Yeah, sometimes I do |
58% |
60% |
55% |
| No, never |
10% |
9% |
12% |
| No answer |
5% |
4% |
7% |
SmartGirl asked:
What activity,
subject, concept or item are you absolutely passionate about? This can be
anything from whales to stamps to ice hockey to math to nail polish we really
want to know your obsession! If you’re not really into anything, tell us that
too.
The respondents to our surveys said they enjoyed an endless
array of various interests and activities. Here is a sampling of some of the
passions of today's teens:
"Aliens, the paranormal, and alt-rock
music!"
--girl, 13, Bristol, PA
"Angels, romantic things about or
between teenagers, kittens, sad stories, and teen books."
--girl,
13
"Animal rights and vegetarianism"
--girl, 17, Martinsville,
IN
"Dance, snowboarding, baking, cooking, quilting, etc."
-girl, 17
"At the time, I am really into poems. As a matter of fact, I have had a
few published and I really love to write...."
--girl, 14, New Boston, MI
"Baseball, riding my bike, Star Wars, and any other sport I can
play"
--boy, 13, Chicopee, MA
"Beaches, travel, writing, drawing,
reading, swimming, and waterslides. I like tropical places, animals and
daydreaming."
--girl, 15
"French -- the language, the people, the
country, the literature. I love it!!!"
--girl, 17, Orange, CA
"Going
out with friends and meeting new people"
--girl, 17, Cotulla, TX
"I
absolutely love nature! I love anything about the outdoors. I especially love
mountain biking, backpacking, and mushroom hunting. I also love music. And most
of all, I love reading! I love sitting down to a nice book, on a comfy fall day,
with a cup of hot cider, and getting wrapped up in the plot and the
characters."
--girl, 15, Spokane, WA
Back to Teen Read Week
Report Summary
For more detailed information on the survey
results:
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Habits
Reading
Levels
Reading
Preferences
Books
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