To help me further understand how different content on the media influence it's audience I did a week of self observation on the content I watch on different media. From my observation here is some of the informations I found out.
Internet Media
From my personal observation, I realised that internet media itself have different platform that could influence us differently. Social media such as Tik Tok or Twitter, showcases more of a true side of relationship. Showing problems such as argument, cheating etc. While, social media such as Instagram is more plan and sugar coated. As people tend to want to only show the good side of things to their friends/ acquaintances/ followers.
Broadcast media
From my observation the different content majority of the time I watch is Asian TV shows, movie & reality TV shows.
Asia TV
Some still follow a cliche plot line, while some have interesting one
The problem of a relationship is still visible (Some is not relatable)
Therefore from the media:
Influence our expectation (personality/ appearance)
Give false hope
Movies (not romance genre)
Portrayal of strong female characters in movie is visible
Balance in both single and relationship
Therefore from the media:
It shows that the female characters can be in a relationship, but is not a must
Don’t change yourself to be in a relationship
Reality TV
Emphasis on drama (problems or obstacles)
Therefore from the media:
Shows the true side of a relationship
Majority of the time show the negative side of things rather than positive (drama)
Games media
Based on the games I play, I realised that games sets an unrealistic beauty standard because in games we are the one who makes the choices. Therefore, it satisfied the expectation /fantasy/ imagination we can’t do it in real life. Try out things we couldn’t do such as dating, hanging out, etc
Print media
For print media, I think different genre and type have different influence on us. For example, poems book that I read allow me to understand the ups & downs of a relationship.While, romance novel would have a different impact on it's audiences.
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