An exploratory study of reality appeal: Uses and gratifications of reality TV shows

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 51, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 355-370

  Papacharissi, Zizi ^a   Mendelson, Andrew L ^a  

^a TEMPLE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34548087634     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838150701307152     Document Type: Article

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