Aliteracy

Aliteracy (sometimes spelled alliteracy) is the state of being able to read but having a low motivation to do so. This phenomenon has been reported on as a problem occurring separately from illiteracy, which is more common in the developing world, while aliteracy is primarily a problem in the developed world. However, aliteracy is related to reading ability and comprehension, as reading motivation is an important factor in these skills. In 2002, John Ramsey defined aliteracy as a loss of a reading habit usually since reading is slow and frustrating for the reader.

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