Romantic Media Exposure’s Effect On Relationship Beliefs And Expectations
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Catelyn R. Ray (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
- Advisor
- Christopher Holden
Abstract: In modern American societies, media exposure has been increasing over time, imposing possible negative side effects (Crone & Konijn, 2018). Exposure to romantic movie media may be influential to persuading a person's beliefs as well as their relationship satisfaction (Vannier & O’Sullivan, 2017). Inconsistencies regarding interpersonal relationships when compared to romantic movie media may lead to levels of dissatisfaction (Gala & Ghadivali, 2020). Due to previous findings, romantic movie media may enforce unrealistic and idealized beliefs (Hefner et al, 2017; Hefner & Kretz, 2021). Exposure to portrayals of relationships in movies could reinforce ideals such as “love as the key to happiness” (Hefner et al., 2017; Timmermans & Coenen, 2019). Using experimental methods, this study works towards expanding upon previous research focusing on romantic Disney film exposures to assess the effect on someone's romantic belief and satisfaction levels.
Romantic Media Exposure’s Effect On Relationship Beliefs And Expectations
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- Publication
- Honors Project
- Ray, C. (2022). Romantic Media Exposure’s Effect On Relationship Beliefs And Expectations. Unpublished Honors Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
- Language: English
- Date: 2022
- Keywords
- Disney, romantic movie media, relationship beliefs, relationship satisfactions, idealization