The article focused on competitive reality T.V. and not so much shows that follow “real people.” The results could easily be applied to both. Apparently people that had a desire for status were more interested because if Average Joe can make it then so could anyone. This could explained by the fact that people tend to identify with characters on a T.V. show. It would seem that it is no different with reality T.V.
This might be because it would be easier to identify with someone you know is not acting for the most part than someone you know has been created by producers and writers.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200109/why-america-loves-reality-tv
Confusing the reality with T.V might get serious in some cases. Usually people start watching reality Tv shows to have something to talk about or just relax after the work day, but then it gets in their daily basis. They are trying to look like actors (fashion, style, tan)and even live their life together with stars.. People have to be aware of this problem and keep in mind that their personality is unique and the only.
ReplyDeleteI think that Tv Reality Shows attract people because they can actually watch regular people like them self and be a part of their story. Moreover, is also exciting because you never know what is going to happen and you know that these situations are not rehearsed but from the real life. I believe that not all the reality shows are bad and some can be even inspirational. For instance, The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, You Are What You Eat, and so on.
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