Why Do We Enjoy Reality Shows: Is It Really All About Humiliation and Gloating?

IF 1.7 4区心理学 Q2 COMMUNICATION

Journal of Media Psychology-Theories Methods and Applications Pub Date : 2018-04-01 DOI:10.1027/1864-1105/a000186

Michal Hershman Shitrit, Jonathan Cohen

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Abstract

The increased popularity of reality shows has been followed by criticism that they rely on viewers’ enjoyment of the humiliation and degradation of participants. This study included 163 Israelis who reported on their own willingness to participate in reality shows and how they would react if family members were to participate. Positive correlations between these responses and reported viewing enjoyment dispel the myth that viewers’ enjoyment comes primarily from watching others suffer and being humiliated.

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我们为什么喜欢真人秀:它真的都是羞辱和幸灾乐祸吗?

真人秀节目越来越受欢迎，随之而来的批评是，它们依赖于观众对参与者羞辱和堕落的享受。这项研究包括163名以色列人，他们报告了自己参加真人秀的意愿，以及如果家人参加，他们会有什么反应。这些反应与报告的观看乐趣之间的正相关关系消除了观众的乐趣主要来自观看他人受苦和被羞辱的神话。

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Journal of Media Psychology-Theories Methods and Applications Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Journal of Media Psychology (JMP) is committed to publishing original, high-quality papers which cover the broad range of media psychological research. This peer-reviewed journal focuses on how human beings select, use, and experience various media as well as how media (use) can affect their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors. Submissions must substantially advance the current state-of the art on a theoretical and/or an empirical level. To name just a few typical fields and domains of inquiry, the Journal of Media Psychology considers manuscripts dealing with research on entertainment, computer-mediated communication (including social media), human-computer interaction, e-learning, computer and video games, virtual environments, or advertising. The journal is also open to research from neighboring disciplines as far as this work ties in with psychological concepts of the uses and effects of the media. Submissions of comparative work, e.g., crossmedia, cross-gender, or cross-cultural, are encouraged. Moreover, submissions including alternative analysis procedures such as the Bayesian approach are welcome. Starting in 2015, the pre-registration of research plans will also be possible. To ensure short turn-around cycles for manuscript review and fast publication, the Journal of Media Psychology relies heavily upon electronic communication and information exchange, starting from electronic submission and continuing throughout the entire review and production process.