Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore gender differences in the online reading environment.Design/methodology/approachSurvey and analysis methods are employed.FindingsSurvey results reveal that female readers have a stronger preference for paper as a reading medium than male readers, whereas male readers exhibit a greater degree of satisfaction with online reading than females. Additionally, males and females differ significantly on the dimension of selective reading and sustained attention.Originality/valueUnderstanding gender differences would enable a better understanding of the changing reading behavior in the online environment, and to develop more effective digital reading devices. Factors affecting gender differences in the online reading environment are discussed, and directions for future research are suggested.
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