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classification, four types of readers’ reading behavior patterns can be summarized (see
Table 3).

Table 3. Comparison of reading behavior patterns for four classifications of young adults
Pattern name Illustration of reading behavior patterns

Traditional
reading pattern

Passive hybrid
reading pattern

Standard hybrid
reading pattern

High-engaged
hybrid reading
pattern

(1) Traditional reading pattern: They determine the objects of reading (usually paper books)
based on some relatively traditional factors (such as peer influence, others recommended), reading
independently, producing a sense of writing after reading, finding other books with the same author
and other behaviors in post-reading stage.
(2) Passive hybrid reading pattern: They determine reading objects (usually paper books,
occasionally e-books) based on relatively traditional factors (such as recommendations from
others, book lists/leaderboard recommendations, etc.), having a strong social orientation, doing
some offline reading activities in post-reading stage.
(3) Standard hybrid reading pattern: They determine the reading objects (including paper
books and e-books) according to a variety of factors (e.g. recommendations from others, book
lists/leaderboard recommendations, etc.). Sometimes, they determine the reading object through
preview, comparison and other means. They relatively finish reading independently, having some
social behaviors in post-reading stage (eg. post comments on social platforms, discuss with friends
offline, etc.).