Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the types of reading pleasure experienced by adult readers. To this end, six adult readers who claimed to experience pleasure through reading were selected as research participants. The research results were obtained by analyzing the reading experience narrative using a thematic analysis method. There are six types of reading pleasure in the adults’ reading experience: ‘Attitude and Interest Pleasure’, ‘Cognitive pleasure’, ‘Affective pleasure’, ‘Practical pleasure’, ‘Social pleasure’, ‘Physical pleasure’. This study will be a source for designing educational programs which promote adult readers into lifelong readers who enjoy reading.

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