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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

   What's the psychology behind our obsession with reality TV? - RTÉ

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   Are reality TV personalities addicted to drama?

   • Reality TV personalities do not have an addiction to drama per se, but they do require a hefty amount of hedonism, which is 'the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence'. This relates to the theory of being addicted to drama as both things release the same chemical — dopamine.

   Why Is Reality TV So Addictive? The Psychological Reason You Watch

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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.

   How Reality Shows Affect Our Lives and Society - Psychology Today

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   Do reality TV shows affect mental health?

   • Today’s media landscape is crowded with a range of reality TV shows. Their overall impact on mental health depends on what you’re watching. If you love cheering on your favorite home buyer on House Hunters International, that’s not such a bad thing.

   Craving Binge-Worthy Reality TV? Mental Health Experts Can Explain

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   Does watching reality TV affect your psychological well-being?

   • Your relationship with the screen and your favorite reality TV stars can bring benefits or risks to your psychological well being. It depends on what you are watching, why and how often. (Credit: (Prostock-studio/Shutterstock)

   Craving Binge-Worthy Reality TV? Mental Health Experts Can Explain

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   Does reality TV make you look bad?

   • One variable is to consider whether the show focuses on making participants look bad, or perhaps it’s about taking viewers to places or situations that are new and interesting. Most people enjoy some amount of reality TV, but if you’re watching too much, some research shows that you’re more likely to feel isolated and insecure.

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2. thelatch.com.au › why-is-reality-tv-so-addictive-mafsWhy Is Reality TV So Addictive? The Psychological Reason You ...

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   Mar 31, 2021 · If you say you hate reality television, but then struggle to switch it off, there is a scientific reason why. We explored the addiction factor of drama and how it helps us to find our place in society.

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   Dec 8, 2021 · Craving Binge-Worthy Reality TV? Mental Health Experts Can Explain Your relationship with the screen and your favorite reality TV stars can bring benefits or risks to your psychological well being. It depends on what you are watching, why and how often.

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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.

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   Apr 12, 2022 · Key points. 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...

8. www.vogue.co.uk › article › reality-tv-addictionCan A Reality TV Addiction Warp Your Entire Personality?

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   Aug 9, 2024 · As sociologist Danielle Lindemann writes in her book, True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, research has found that “heavy viewers” of these shows “were more likely to think females in the real world engage in inappropriate behaviours (eg, arguing, gossip) more than males.

9. www.bps.org.uk › research-digest › why-do-we-enjoyWhy do we enjoy reality TV? Researchers say it’s more ... - BPS

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   Nov 24, 2016 · Reality shows have not only amassed incredible popularity but have also become an object of severe, wide-ranging criticism. Among the most serious complaints is the allegation that the shows rely on viewers' enjoyment of the humiliation and degradation of participants.