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Forced Exposure vs. Free Choice: An Examination of Exposure Effects in Entertainment Television Consumption

Lewis, Nicky·2018·Communication Research Reports
DOI 10.1080/08824096.2018.1469485
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This article examines the influence of exposure setting on mood states and enjoyment of entertainment media. In two studies, participants watched one of eight possible programs for viewing and reported their affective states after watching the program. In the first study, participants (N = 189) were forced to watch one of the programs. In the second study, participants (N = 294) were able to freely choose one of the eight programs for viewing. Those able to freely choose content experienced more enjoyment than those who were forced to view content. Regarding effects of program type, those who viewed scripted programs experienced slightly stronger positive mood and more enjoyment than those who viewed reality programs. Findings are discussed in terms of selective exposure, mood management, and psychological reactance.

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Authors
Lewis, N.
Affiliations
University of Miami (US)
Corresponding author
Lewis, Nicky
ORCID
Lewis, Nicky
Venue
Communication Research Reports
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2018-05-07
Volume
35
Issue
3
Pages
272-281
ISSN
  • 0882-4096 (ISSN-L)
  • 1746-4099
DOI
10.1080/08824096.2018.1469485
OpenAlex
W2802670054
Cited by
3
References
1
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2024: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1
FWCI
2.88
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Communication Research Reports (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media Influence and Health
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media and Digital Communication
  • Social Sciences › Communication › News Media Framing and Political Communication
Keywords
forced exposure, freedom of choice, entertainment television, mood states, media enjoyment, selective exposure, mood management, reactance, reality television

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Lewis, N. (2018). Forced Exposure vs. Free Choice: An Examination of Exposure Effects in Entertainment Television Consumption. Communication Research Reports. https://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2018.1469485