Perceptions of the authenticity of reality programs and their relationships to audience involvement, enjoyment, and perceived learning

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 53, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 515-531

  Hall, Alice E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS   (United States)

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EID: 71149087368     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838150903310468     Document Type: Article

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