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1. • • Reality TV involves real people ostensibly reacting to real-world situations, which allows us to put ourselves in the participants’ shoes and see flashes of ourselves. The genre tends to traffic in broad character archetypes — the “smart one” and the “shy one” and the “athletic one,” for example.
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   What is reality TV?

   • The Oxford dictionary defined reality TV as “Television programmes where ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative.”

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   Why are people drawn to reality TV?

   • People are often drawn to reality TV because they enjoy the drama and relate to difficult decision-making. The theme of self-interest vs. self-sacrifice runs through many reality shows. Reality shows often lead people to reflect on what they might do in a similar situation, which can be a good exercise in values exploration.

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   Why is reality TV so popular?

   • Reality TV involves real people ostensibly reacting to real-world situations, which allows us to put ourselves in the participants’ shoes and see flashes of ourselves. The genre tends to traffic in broad character archetypes — the “smart one” and the “shy one” and the “athletic one,” for example.

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   Why do we love reality TV?

   • As Brendan Rooney, Assistant Professor with UCD School of Psychology and Director of the UCD Media and Entertainment Lab, explains, the reason we're drawn to reality TV is simple: we love stories. From RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime, psychologist Honey Langcaster James on the psychological impact of taking part in a reality television show

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   Why is reality TV so bad?

   • Unlike sitcoms, animated films, and fashion magazines, reality TV inherently gives the indication that what is being portrayed on the screen is in fact reality, further contributing to unhealthy internalization of ideals and schemas.

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   How does reality television affect behavior?

   • Reality television also gives poor examples of appropriate behavior among peer groups, often promoting drama, aggression, and bullying. For example, The Real Housewives franchise typically depicts women as frequently gossiping and behaving aggressively toward one another.

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   Jun 25, 2015 · Unlike sitcoms, animated films, and fashion magazines, reality TV inherently gives the indication that what is being portrayed on the screen is in fact reality, further contributing to unhealthy internalization of ideals and schemas.

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   Aug 10, 2010 · In reality shows, ‘self' is the star while ‘truth' is inconsequential; the subjects do become known, by design. In fact, getting known is the participants' prime motive.

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   Nov 1, 2004 · The results suggested that the people who watched reality television had above-average trait motivation to feel self-important and, to a lesser extent, vindicated, friendly, free of...

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    Jan 9, 2024 · Whilst feeling connected and “part of a tribe” can bring positive outcomes, it also creates unhealthy expectations for society when we do not look like or act like the people we see on screens. The article reveals that one-in-four young people, aged 18-24, say reality TV makes them worry about their body image.