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“You’re not here for the right reasons!” From The Bachelorette to Instagram Influencer
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Despite vast research on reality television (RTV) and The Bachelor (2002) franchise specifically, most scholarship focuses on its appeal or negative impact on viewers as discussed by the authors, despite the inclusion of social media.Abstract:
Despite vast research on reality television (RTV) and The Bachelor (2002) franchise specifically, most scholarship focuses on its appeal or negative impact on viewers. The inclusion of social media...read more
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How to Study Ownership and Regulation
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Tech, Sex, and E-cigarettes: The Gendering of Vape Promotion on Instagram
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Publicized Intimacies on Reality Television: An Analysis of Voyeuristic Content and Its Contribution to the Appeal of Reality Programming
TL;DR: In this article, a survey administered to television viewers and a content analysis of reality programs support hypotheses regarding the voyeuristic appeal of reality shows in general, and suggest that scenes which adopt a "fly on the wall perspective, take place in private settings, contain nudity, and/or include gossip, contribute to the popularity of reality TV.
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The making of an entertainment revolution: How the TV format trade became a global industry
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Reality Bites: An Investigation of the Genre of Reality Television and Its Relationship to Viewers’ Body Image
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TL;DR: In this article, the influence of exposure to reality TV on body image was investigated using a unique methodological approach, and four types of reality television (RTV) were investigated to study the influence on body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness.
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Durable participants: A generational approach to reality TV’s ‘ordinary’ labor pool:
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Temptation Island, The Bachelor, Joe Millionaire: A Prospective Cohort Study on the Role of Romantically Themed Reality Television in Adolescents' Sexual Development
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