Of more than 2,000 people who receive Ombre e Luci (subscribers and readers), 85 people responded to our survey: 57 women, 28 men.
Age
4 between 15–20 years old
33 between 20–30
17 between 30–40
15 between 40–50
10 between 50–60
6 over 60
Location
19 from Rome
25 from Milan
4 from Como
5 from Cuneo
3 from Parma
20 from other cities
Occupation
20 students
17 office workers
22 homemakers
5 teachers
2 factory workers
1 craftsperson
8 professionals
1 priest
2 religious sisters
7 other
53 members of Fede e Luce
32 not members of Fede e Luce
How long have you been receiving Ombre e Luci?
Since 1983: 29
Since 1984: 13
Since 1985: 14
Since 1986: 18
Since 1987: 10
No answer: 1
Do you read Ombre e Luci?
Always: 75
Sometimes: 9
Never: 1
How did you find out about Ombre e Luci?
Through Fede e Luce: 43
It was sent to me: 14
From a friend: 28
Who else reads your copy of Ombre e Luci?
Just me: 76
Family members: 45
My friends: 19
Have you used the coupon "Help Us Reach Others"?
Never: 31
Once: 31
Multiple times: 21
No answer: 2
Which articles interest you most?
Testimonies and personal stories: 73
Information about programs and centers: 49
Letters: 49
Feature articles: 44
Special reports: 36
Fede e Luce pages: 35
Book reviews: 28
Editorial introduction: 22
No answer: 2
What do you think of the articles?
Difficult: —
Engaging: 78
Too long: 4
Pointless: —
Encouraging: 54
Do you like the magazine's appearance?
Yes: 78
No: 3
No answer: 4
What do you think of the language?
Good: 83
Difficult: —
Accessible: 1
No answer: 1
What would you change about the magazine?
More photos, less text: 3
Fewer photos, more text: 7
Keep it as it is now: 73
More text and more photos: 2
A balance of both: 2
Do you like the illustrations?
Yes: 70
No: 4
Sort of: 1
No answer: 1
Which cover did you like best?
Responses varied widely. The most popular were:
No. 1 (1983)
No. 3–4 (1984)
No. 4 (1985)
No. 3 (1986)
What do you feel when you read Ombre e Luci?
Curiosity: 7
Comfort: 26
A sense of belonging: 45
Solidarity: 47
Sadness: 6
Frustration: —
Anger: 4
Desire to take action: 36
Useful information: 42
Helpful suggestions: 17
Does Ombre e Luci arrive regularly?
Always: 65
Sometimes it doesn't: 16
Never: 1
Often late: 1
No answer: 2
Has Ombre e Luci been helpful to you?
Yes: 80
No: 2
No answer: 4
What topics would you like us to cover more?
Information about disability: 48
Personal testimonies: 38
Deeper religious reflection: 34
Education: 26
Fede e Luce news: 17
Letters: 11
No answer: 8
How many of the recommended books have you read?
None: 35
One: 15
Two: 12
More than two: 10
No answer: 13
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