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ERIC Number: EJ381871
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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Social Isolation and Social Support as Correlates of Television Viewing Motivations.
Finn, Seth; Gorr, Mary Beth
Communication Research, v15 n2 p135-58 Apr 1988
Explores relationships between motivations for television viewing, including shyness, loneliness, self-esteem, and three measures of social support. Suggests viewing motivations are related to needs arising from two distinct sources: social compensation and mood management. (MS)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Loneliness, Mass Media Use, Motivation, Self Esteem, Social Isolation, Social Support Groups, Television Research, Television Viewing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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