Reality television viewing influenced by emerging adults' differentiation / by Lauren Stiegler.

Author/creator Stiegler, Lauren author.
Other author Rappleyea, Damon L., degree supervisor.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Format Theses and dissertations
Publication[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2020.
Description77 pages : illustrations
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Summary The purpose of this study is to examine direct and indirect effects of differentiation on viewers' television involvement and Gottman's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse behaviors through the amount of reality television viewed and viewers' marriage readiness (i.e. relationship intentions) for emerging adults (age 18-26). Studies have identified that some emerging adults are thriving and living positively and others face many challenges (Nelson, and Padilla-Walker, 2013). Reality television has been increasingly popular within this demographic and labeled a "Super Peer," because of its immense influence (Ward, 2002). There is a lack of research that assesses what variables affect reality television viewership. The researcher utilized a structural equation model to examine the relationships between differentiation and the impact of reality television. The data was collected through an online survey to understand the indirect and direct effects of reality television viewership on emerging adults and relationships.
General notePresented to the faculty of the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
General noteAdvisor: Damon Rappleyea
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed February 10, 2021).
Dissertation noteMarriage and Fam Therapy East Carolina University 2020.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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