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Cummins, Robert. "An Exploration of Parasocial Interaction and Reality-Based Television Programs" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New Orleans Sheraton, New Orleans, LA, May 27, 2004 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p113113_index.html>

Cummins, R. G. , 2004-05-27 "An Exploration of Parasocial Interaction and Reality-Based Television Programs" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New Orleans Sheraton, New Orleans, LA Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p113113_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: This study explores the immense popularity of reality-based television programs by examining the concept of parasocial interaction. Previous research has indicated that parasocial interaction is a significant gratification received by regular viewers of programs within this genre. In this study, 302 students at a large southeastern university viewed one episode of 14 different comedy, drama, or reality programs. Afterward, they completed a measure of parasocial interaction. Results indicate that prior exposure to the program is significantly correlated with a person’s level of parasocial interaction. Furthermore, levels of parasocial interaction were found to differ significantly among the programs screened in the study. Future research should be directed at examining differences between programs in the genre and examining their effects on viewers.

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