An exploratory study of reality appeal: Uses and gratifications of reality TV shows

被引：105
作者：
Papacharissi, Zizi [1 ]
Mendelson, Andrew L.
机构：
[1] Temple Univ, Dept Broadcasting Telecommun & Mass Media, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
[2] Temple Univ, Dept Journalism, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
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JOURNAL OF BROADCASTING & ELECTRONIC MEDIA | 2007年 / 51卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1080/08838150701307152
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G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号：
05 ; 0503 ;
摘要：
A survey administered to reality TV viewers revealed that the most salient motives for watching reality TV were habitual pass time and reality entertainment. Additional analysis indicated that those who enjoyed reality TV the most for its entertainment and relaxing value also tended to perceive the meticulously edited and frequently preplanned content of reality interaction as realistic. Concurrently, those externally controlled, with low mobility and low levels of interpersonal interaction, were more likely to watch reality TV programming to fulfill voyeuristic and companionship needs. Functional alternative uses of reality TV and the appeal of realistic programming were documented.
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