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Cultural Participation in Italy: A Preliminary Analysis of New Survey Evidence

In: Cultural, Social, and Political Participation in the Internet Era

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  • Roberto Cellini

    (University of Catania, Department of Economics and Business)

  • Tiziana Cuccia

    (University of Catania, Department of Economics and Business)

  • Alessandro de Cristofaro

    (University of Catania, Department of Economics and Business)

Abstract

This chapter provides a preliminary analysis of the determinants of in-person cultural participation in Italy, using data from a new 2025 survey of 10,000 adults. The study examines attendance across six cultural activities, providing pieces of evidence coming from descriptive statistics, correlation patterns, and logistic regression results. Participation is widespread yet highly unequal, with education emerging as the strongest predictor, followed by a rich set of co-determinants including age, employment status, income, and city size. Economic cost and lack of free time are the most frequently reported barriers. Post-pandemic participation has largely normalised, while digital engagement shows associations with in-person cultural behaviour varying across different activities. The findings inform policies aimed at reducing structural constraints and promoting broader cultural access.

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  • Roberto Cellini & Tiziana Cuccia & Alessandro de Cristofaro, 2027. "Cultural Participation in Italy: A Preliminary Analysis of New Survey Evidence," Contributions to Economics, in: Roberto Cellini & Tiziana Cuccia & Francesco Drago & Marco Romano & Gianpiero Torrisi (ed.), Cultural, Social, and Political Participation in the Internet Era, pages 75-90, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:conchp:978-3-032-33072-7_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-33072-7_5
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