Reading habits and literary preferences of Spaniards’ book readers: A multidimensional perspective

Abstract

 This research identifies three segments of book readers with latent class analysis (LCA): active book readers (who read every day or almost every day); frequent (read only 1-2 times a week); and occasional (read books sometime a month or quarter), and supplies evidence on book reading habits and preferences of Spanish readers. Socioeconomic covariates and cultural indicators complete the profile of the segments. A better understanding of book readers’ behavior and literary preferences, as well as book contribution to readers’ wellbeing could be of interest for cultural policy makers and book publishers.

Keywords:

book reading, literary genres, latent class analysis, self-perceived happiness, cultural reproduction.