Empiirinen kirjallisuuden ja lukemisen tutkimus

Overview & Synopsis

This collection is the first Finnish-language guide to empirical research on literature and reading. It brings together research conducted in Finland in recent years across a range of disciplines, from literary studies to sociology, psychology, and history. The book provides an overview of different types of research questions, methods of data collection and analysis, and emerging directions in empirical research across fields. It also encourages readers to consider future methodological developments. The aim of the book is to offer inspiration, ideas, and practical tools for researchers, students, teachers, and professionals working with reading and writing. It is intended to support readers with a background in literary studies while also contributing to a broader interdisciplinary discussion of research on literature and reading.