ASPECTS REFLECTED IN STATISTICAL DATA REGARDING THE CULTURAL CONSUMPTION OF ROMANIANS IN THE PERIOD 2013-2024

The consumer behavior can be studied using several data collection methods. One of the methods of data
collection is the analysis of secondary data, which includes statistical data. Statistical data presents major advantages,
and sometimes it can be the main method of data collection used in a study.
Some aspects of the cultural consumption of Romanians are well reflected in statistical data.
I considered that the analysis of existing national-level statistical data is worth using as the main method of
data collection, due to the advantages it offers. One of the advantages is that statistical data is reliable data, and not
subjective data.
On the other hand, consumer behavior changes over time, to a certain extent. This fact is also true for the
cultural consumption of Romanians during the period 2013-2024. I considered that the 12-year period analyzed is long
enough to well reflect some changes regarding the cultural consumption of Romanians.
I analyzed several aspects regarding the cultural consumption of Romanians during the period 2013-2024 and
identified several clear changes related to the cultural consumption of Romanians. The most important identified
changes are that Romanians read less and less in libraries, visit museums and public collections more and more, go to
cinemas more and more, and go more and more to shows or concerts.
The period of the Covid-19 pandemic is a special period, with decreases in almost all analyzed indicators.
After the end of the pandemic, there is a clear recovery in in almost all the indicators analyzed.