IMPACTS OF REALITY SHOW

ON TEENAGERS
Abstract :-
The effects of reality shows are multi pronged, far reaching and
unpredictable. Though not all reality shows are
same but the ones which indulge in creating fake realities are the
ones to blame the most. The main objective of the
study was to see the positive and negative impact of reality shows on
adolescent’s personality.

Introduction :-
Reality TV shows have become very popular after the never-ending
era of daily soaps. Probably, the trend started with Big Brother and
still continues with so many dancing and singing shows. They have
played a very important role in making celebrities out of ordinary
people. Audiences were introduced to a host of hidden talents that
they never thought existed in the country. Although channels
became more interesting to watch, the reality TV shows have their
own advantages and disadvantages.

Objective Of Study :-
1) Identify the various types of television programmers watched
by respondents.
2) Understanding the reason of watching various reality shows.
3) To study the impact of reality shows on the youth.
Ordinary men attaining stardom :-
We see real people performing daredevil stunts or showcasing
their skills. Viewers come to know about them and appreciate their
performance. In addition, reality TV stars become very popular
within a very short period of time. They do not need any Godfather
to become successful in the show biz but use their talent to achieve
success.
Social issues :-
One of the most positive effects of the reality TV shows is that they
address numerous social issues and introduce people to the ills
plaguing the society. For instance, they have played a very important
role in enhancing the women empowerment in society. With active
discussion on the TV forums, the reality shows have made people
more aware of what is happening in their vicinity.

Cost of the shows :-

Creating reality TV shows is not an expensive proposition and brings
more bucks for money in comparison to the sitcoms and the soap
operas.

Start of the successful career :-

Reality TV has given so many celebrities that have become big stars
in their own rights. It was not possible in the past but now anybody
can shot into fame within a very short period of time. In addition,
audiences also become aware of the perils of different types of
addictions such as alcohol and drugs in society.

Disadvantages of reality shows :-

Scripted shows :-
The majority of so-called reality shows are scripted and everything is
closely doctored. Initially, people fell for the bait but now audiences
understand that stories are developed well in advance. Some of the
fights on the television are staged to increase the ratings of the
show.

Harmful effect on teen :-

The new generation of reality TV celebrity stars does not thrive on
talent but use sensationalism to always be in the news. One of the
worst effects of their action is on teens who try to emulate their
behavior. Stunts that are performed on televisions under controlled
conditions are imitated by the people in real life resulting in death.
Some of the shows where contestants participate to win prizes show
them in poor light as they use meanness and greed to outdo each
other. The negative traits can manifest themselves in the audiences
and create behavioral problems.

Abusive shows :-
Liberal doses of abuses are hurled on the shows because the
directors think that more and more people will watch them. It is a
huge mistake because bad words are caught by teens and kids
affecting their personality as well as behaviour.

Data analysis And interpretation :-

Age Criteria Respondent

15 TO 17 5
18 TO 20 25
21 TO 23 10
 Mostly, Why do you watch reality shows? (You
can select more than 1 option)

KEEP UPDATE 17

FOR PERSONAL SATISFACTION 17

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSE 40

FOR KNOWLEDGE 20

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Mostly,, Why do you watch reality shows? (You can select more than 1 option)

How many hrs you spent You can see that,

while watching reality shows? There are 30%
people watch reality
shows less than 1
20%
hour, 50% people
30% Less than 1 hour
More than 1 hour
watch reality shows
More than 3 hours more than 1 hour.
More than 5 hours
And 20% people
50%
watch reality shows
more than 5 hours.
Are you Addicted to Reality From the taken
Shows? survey we find
out that there is
20% people
20%
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree And 80% people
Neutral
Strongly Agree are neutral with
80%
the addiction of
reality shows.

Do you watch Reality Shows?

30%

Yes No

70%
 What you watch most? As we can see,
There are 30%
people watch
20%
KBC, 20% people
KBC
30%
Spitsvilla watch Spitsvilla,
Bigg Boss
Roadies
30% people
20%
30%
Satyameva Jayte watch Bigg Boss,
And 20% people
watch Roadies.

I watch Reality Shows just to In this Diagram we

discuss others see that, There are
20% people are
Agree, 60 % people
10%
20%
Disagree, 10%
10% Agree
Disagree
people Neutral, and
Neutral 10% people is
May Be
thinks May Be with
60%
this Question.
 Do you think Reality Show We can see that,
encourage to youth of india there are 40%
people are
agree, 10%
disagree And
Agree
40%
50% Disagree 50% people are
Neutral
neutral with this
10%
statement.

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