Histrionic Interaction in Audience Behavior (PCA/ACA 2012)
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This document discusses relational aggression and histrionic personality disorder. It analyzes how reality television shows may influence young adults by cultivating behaviors seen on such shows, such as dramatic expressions of emotion, manipulation of social standing, and prioritizing physical appearance and validation from others. The document presents research that found reality TV viewers highly identify with what they see and are more likely to model and accept such behaviors, though individuals often see the behaviors as more common in peers than themselves.
Histrionic Interaction in Audience Behavior (PCA/ACA 2012)
- 1. From UrbanDictionary.com “A pattern of irrational behaviors and reactions to everyday problems.”
- 4. MEAN GIRLS & RELATIONAL AGGRESSION • “The norm is mean and the deviant is violent” (Ringrose, 2006) • Replacing the ‘vulnerable girl’ of the past • Psychological Bullying – manipulation of social standing Humiliation Exclusion Coercion GOSSIP • Verbal & Physical Aggression
- 5. • Histrio = Roman actor • Emotional management • Histrionic self-presentation • Need for external validation • “Performative identity vernacular” (Sedgwick, 2003) Histrionic Personality Disorder • Rapidly shifting and shallow expressions • Physical appearance draws attention • Inappropriate seductive behavior • Exaggerated expression of emotion (theatricality) • Perceives relationships more intimately • Easily influenced HISTRIONOMY
- 6. SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM • Meanings created through interactions (Herbert Blumer, 1937) • Meaning = behavioral, ≠ cognitive Goffman’s Dramaturgy Everyday acting Impression management Roles Regions
- 7. DRAMATIZATION Symbol formation (Freud, 1916) Education • Knowledge permanency Mass Communication • “Mass media interaction” (Altheide, 2003) • TV viewing ~44 hours per week (Nielsen, 2010) • Reality TV – Sensationalizing, conflict imposing • LEARNING!
- 9. DOCUMENTING DRAMA Theoretical Setting • Social Learning Theory (Bandura, 1962) • Cultivation Theory (Gerbner, 1969) Methods • Focus Groups (3) • Viewing Jersey Shore, The Real World: New Orleans, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- 11. CONCLUSIONS • RTV ➔ high levels of identification • High ID ➔ more tendency to model and accept • 3rd person effect: Common in peers, not in self (rare) • Women’s behavior seen as more problematic than men’s • Lasting effects positive or negative? Histrionic Interaction is present in this generation of young adults