Audience – Uses & gratifications theory
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This theory suggests that audiences play an active role in interpreting and using media to fulfill various needs. The theory focuses on why people choose specific media. There are four activities audiences engage in: diversion or escape from problems; distraction from norms through hobbies or filling time; using media for personal identity and self-understanding; and for personal relationships like companionship or shared interests. Audiences also use media for surveillance of current events and staying informed.
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- 1. Audience – Uses & gratifications theory Lois Evans
- 2. This theory suggest that media audiences play an active role in interpreting and integrating media into their own lives. The theory approaches why people actively seek out specific media forms to fulfil their needs. There are four different activities audiences are assumed to participate in: . Diversion – Escape from everyday problems , an emotional release. Distraction from everyday norms – Satisfying hobby/Filling time. Also, to entertain – something to look forward to Personal Identity or Individual Psychology – Self understanding. Finding reinforcement for personal values/Gaining insight into ones self and finding out more about you. Personal Relationships – Substitution of media for companionship. Developing relationships e.g. Having the same thing to talk about – similar interests. Surveillance – Using media to find out what is around us and about recent events – staying up to date with news/Seeking advice on common matters. E.g. newspapers Uses and Gratifications