The Analysis of media consumption types and leisure time in Tehran؛With emphasis on its relation to social classification

Considering the significant position of mass media in the current Iranian society and the importance of using print media in the society, This article is aim at answering the main question of the research: "Is there a difference between media consumption (print/non-print) of Tehran citizens in their leisure time and their social classification?" The present study tried to test the hypotheses based on Pierre Bourdieu's distinction theory. Research population was Tehran citizens. This research has used a quantitative research method. and Non-parametric statistical inferential statistical model was used to analyze the findings. Income-based approach: Research findings show that "there is a difference between media consumption (print/non-print) of Tehran citizens in their leisure time with social classification (high, medium, low)".