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Menexi, Theofania (2024)

Exploring Greek and Dutch Reading Cultures: A Comparative Study Based on Goodreads Reviews

Master thesis | Media Studies (MA)

This thesis explores the differences in the reading cultures of Greece and the Netherlands, as they can be observed through user-generated reviews on Goodreads. The study integrates both qualitative and quantitative analyses to reveal key differences and similarities in how Greek and Dutch users of Goodreads engage with reading, and which factors influence their reading behaviors. Cross-cultural implications of reading, as well as the impact of digital media on reading habits are analyzed. Greek and Dutch reading cultures are compared, revealing distinct preferences influenced by historical and socio-economic, educational factors.

Author

Menexi, Theofania

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Book and Digital Media

Supervisors

Verhaar, P.A.F.
Keblusek, M.

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en