Keywords

cultivation theory, social cognitive theory, marriage, romance, media effects

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between different media and expectations about romantic relationships and marriage. Participants were asked to complete a survey that measured different romantic constructs and the types of media exposures on a daily and weekly basis. The variables were measured to determine the effect the media play in a person's perceptions on romantic relationships and marriage. The results of the study concluded that although general television viewing does not predict perceptions about romance and marriage, the romantic genre of television programs as well as magazines do have a role in predicting romantic perceptions.

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Graduation Date

2006

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Collins, Steven

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Nicholson School of Communication

Degree Program

Communication

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0001024

URL

http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0001024

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

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