Lukukokemus
Lukukokemus is the Finnish term for the subjective experience of reading. It describes how a reader perceives and responds to a text, including engagement, enjoyment, emotional impact, immersion, and perceived meaning. In literary criticism, publishing, education, and market research, lukukokemus is used to discuss how a text resonates with readers. Because it is inherently personal, it varies between individuals, genres, and reading contexts.
Several factors shape lukukokemus: textual features such as narrative structure, language style, pacing, coherence, character development,
Measurement and use: Lukukokemus is typically explored through self-report methods, interviews, or qualitative feedback in literary
Relation to other concepts: It complements objective measures such as reading speed or recall and highlights