Role of Cultural Capital and Social Relationship in Shaping Cultural Consumption Diversity

초록

Cultural capital is recognized as a key determinant of cultural consumption. While previous research has demonstrated a positive relationship between cultural capital and the frequency of cultural participation, its impact on the diversity of cultural consumption remains underexplored. This study empirically examines how cultural capital influences the breadth of cultural consumption in South Korea. The findings reveal that cultural capital significantly increases cultural consumption diversity. Specifically, recent engagement in cultural activities has a more significant impact than past education. A stratified analysis by income level highlights the role of public policy interventions in fostering cultural capital among disadvantaged populations. Furthermore, an age-based analysis shows that cultural diversity peaks in young adulthood and declines with age, reflecting historical gaps in cultural education for older generations in South Korea. These results underscore the need for cultural policy initiatives to enhance cultural consumption diversity across socioeconomic groups.

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