Gen Z is losing handwriting skills. Is this the end of clear communication?
Handwriting is slowly receding from everyday life among younger generations. At the University of Stavanger in Norway, researchers report a startling figure: after just one year of using only keyboards, 40 percent of students see a decline in how legible and fluid their handwriting is
Handwriting is declining in everyday use, particularly among younger generations. Research at the University of Stavanger indicates that after one year of exclusively using keyboards, 40% of students show a decrease in their handwriting’s legibility and fluidity. This trend suggests a potential shift away from traditional penmanship due to increased reliance on digital tools.
- Handwriting is becoming less common in daily life for younger people.
- Researchers at the University of Stavanger observed a decline in handwriting skills.
- After one year of using only keyboards, 40% of students experienced reduced handwriting legibility and fluidity.
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