The Mean World Effects of Reality Television | Perceptions of Antisocial Behaviors Resulting from Exposure to Competition-Based Reality Programming

Kristin M. Barton

ISBN 10: 363942509X / ISBN 13: 9783639425093

Published by AV Akademikerverlag, 2012

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The Mean World Effects of Reality Television | Perceptions of Antisocial Behaviors Resulting from Exposure to Competition-Based Reality Programming | Kristin M. Barton | Taschenbuch | 156 S. | Englisch | 2012 | AV Akademikerverlag | EAN 9783639425093 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mean World Effects of Reality Television | Perceptions of Antisocial Behaviors Resulting from Exposure to Competition-Based Reality Programming
• Publisher: AV Akademikerverlag
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 363942509X
• ISBN 13: 9783639425093
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 10D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 250 grams
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Synopsis

Revision with unchanged content. In recent years, reality-based television programming has invaded and overrun the ecology of the television landscape, and one would be hard pressed to find a single network or cable channel without some sort of reality-based programming. But how has this sudden and overwhelming influx of reality television impacted viewers? This study examines the impact that one specific type of reality program, those based on competition, have had on the viewers who watch them. Using a cultivation approach to media effects, this study looks at how heavy consumption of competition-based reality programming effects viewers’ perceptions of the real world, as compared to those who watch little or no reality television. Does the prevalence of lying, manipulation, and untrustworthiness that appear on shows like Survivor, The Apprentice, and The Bachelor cause avid watchers of reality shows to be more likely see these antisocial traits as larger societal problems? The book is intended for media effects scholars and professionals in mass communication, including those involved in programming and development. It is also intended as a foundation for those studying reality television in general.

About the Author

Is an assistant professor of speech at Dalton State College in Dalton, GA. Dr. Barton received his doctorate of philosophy in mass communication from Florida State University in April, 2007. He has also served as an associate research assistant at the Information Institute at Florida State University.