The Impact of Reality Tv on the Teenagers
The Impact Of Reality TV on the Teenagers in Mumbai
Nimish Satpute
St. Andrews College
Instructors : Prof. Meenakshi Kamat : Prof. Jenny Benoy
Abstract
Reality-based television programming has become a dominant force in television over the past seven years and a staple of most networks’ primetime lineups. This relatively quick change in the television landscape and the sudden increase in viewers’ consumption of reality television necessitate an investigation into the impact these shows are having on their viewers.
This proposal attempts to explore and understand the opinion of the students, particularly teenagers regarding their consumption patterns of reality television, their need for watching reality shows, their perceptions of the situations portrayed on these shows and the impact of these shows on the society. Previous research has shown that heavy consumers of television will have a different or altered perception of society as compared to those who watch little television.
Keywords
Reality Tv, Youth, Teenagers, Society, Effect, India.
Introduction
The media put our environment in perspective by giving several aspects, meaning and explanations relating to it. They help establish our agendas by giving us things to think and talk about; they help us become socialized into our communities and political system and to participate in change when necessary; and they help us cope with or escape from life’s realities in a variety of ways. In short, the greater our need to belong, to understand, to cope with several situations and the greater our reliance on the mass media. Hence the media must have some pervasive influence on our thoughts, beliefs, values, and even our behaviour. Television is a popular and powerful medium that both imitates and influences culture. For many people, television is a primary source of information and entertainment. It is a window into a different world an opportunity
Nimish Satpute
St. Andrews College
Instructors : Prof. Meenakshi Kamat : Prof. Jenny Benoy
Abstract
Reality-based television programming has become a dominant force in television over the past seven years and a staple of most networks’ primetime lineups. This relatively quick change in the television landscape and the sudden increase in viewers’ consumption of reality television necessitate an investigation into the impact these shows are having on their viewers.
This proposal attempts to explore and understand the opinion of the students, particularly teenagers regarding their consumption patterns of reality television, their need for watching reality shows, their perceptions of the situations portrayed on these shows and the impact of these shows on the society. Previous research has shown that heavy consumers of television will have a different or altered perception of society as compared to those who watch little television.
Keywords
Reality Tv, Youth, Teenagers, Society, Effect, India.
Introduction
The media put our environment in perspective by giving several aspects, meaning and explanations relating to it. They help establish our agendas by giving us things to think and talk about; they help us become socialized into our communities and political system and to participate in change when necessary; and they help us cope with or escape from life’s realities in a variety of ways. In short, the greater our need to belong, to understand, to cope with several situations and the greater our reliance on the mass media. Hence the media must have some pervasive influence on our thoughts, beliefs, values, and even our behaviour. Television is a popular and powerful medium that both imitates and influences culture. For many people, television is a primary source of information and entertainment. It is a window into a different world an opportunity
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