Author(s)

Tianling Guan ¹, Zhong Li ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Library, Guangdong Ocean University, Yangjiang, China
² Library, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

Corresponding Author

Zhong Li

ABSTRACT

This article investigates the challenges university readers face in practicing deep reading. Grounded in the mechanisms of flow experience, it proposes innovative strategies to cultivate sustained deep reading habits. The study analyzes factors impeding deep reading in the information age and synthesizes prior scholarly contributions to the field. By applying the principles of flow theory, it offers a reflective analysis across four critical dimensions: the cognitive recognition of deep reading, the development of dedicated reading spaces, the establishment of clear reading goals, and the implementation of feedback mechanisms. Ultimately, this research presents a suite of strategies designed to overcome these challenges and foster robust deep reading habits among university readers.

KEYWORDS

Deep Reading, Information Age, University Readers, Flow Experience, Reading Habits

CITE THIS PAPER

Tianling Guan, Zhong Li, Cultivating Sustained Deep Reading Habits among University Readers through Flow Experience: A Reflective Analysis. Information and Knowledge Management (2025) Vol. 6: 74-81. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/infkm.2025.060210.

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