• Yash S.Pawar
• Yash S. Magar
• Yash S. Dendage
• H.R. Kulkarni
• Savita Sapkale

Research comparing print and digital reading shows that while digital technologies are increasingly common, print often provides unique benefits for comprehension,annotation, and navigation. Studies in both educational and professional contexts reveal that readers frequently perceive paper as superior for learning, though results are inconsistent.Some research finds clear print advantages, others no difference, and some even highlight digital benefits. These contradictions are often due to differences in study design, participant characteristics, and the rapid evolution of digital devices.In early literacy, the assumption that narratives are “ primary” has been challenged. Kindergarten children demonstrate the ability to engage with informational books as effectively as with stories, sometimes preferring the former. This suggests that literacy education should expose children to a wider range of genres rather than focusing mainly on stories.In English as a Foreign Language contexts, contradictory findings also appear: some studies show printreading supports comprehension, others show digital reading does, while many find no significant difference. Methodological diversity and differing levels of digital literacy among participants contribute to these mixed outcomes.Beyond education, media studies reveal that the shift from print to online platforms affects public understanding of science and technology. For example,print coverage of nanotechnology has declined while online sources, particularly blogs, continue to expand, often emphasizing environmental issues more strongly. Overall, these studies indicate that the transition from print to digital is not simple substitution but a transformation that requires new teaching strategies,balanced research approaches, and awareness of how media platforms shape knowledge and discourse. reading on paper, although improvements in screen technology have reduced.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ONLINE AND PRINT READING:- A REVIEW

"COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ONLINE AND PRINT READING:- A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.174-178, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHG06017.pdf

"COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ONLINE AND PRINT READING:- A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. pp174-178, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHG06017.pdf