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

Roberto Cellini (), Tiziana Cuccia () and Alessandro de Cristofaro ()
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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

A chapter in Cultural, Social, and Political Participation in the Internet Era, 2027, pp 75-90 from Springer

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2027
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-33072-7_5

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