Using Television to Alleviate Boredom and Stress: Selective Exposure as a Function of Induced Excitational States.

Bryant, Jennings; Zillmann, Dolf

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Publication Date: 1984

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Using Television to Alleviate Boredom and Stress: Selective Exposure as a Function of Induced Excitational States.

Bryant, Jennings; Zillmann, Dolf

Journal of Broadcasting, v28 n1 p1-20 Win 1984

Discusses methodology and results of a study conducted at the University of Massachusetts in which bored versus stressed subjects were provided opportunities to watch television. Results indicate bored subjects more frequently selected exciting rather than relaxing programs, while stressed subjects selected similar quantities of each program type. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Mass Media Effects, Motivation, Pretests Posttests, Programing (Broadcast), Research Methodology, Selection, Stress Management, Television Research, Television Viewing, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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