(LIT REVIEW) Impact of Champion Show Thesis

Impact of Reality shows on the Behavior of Youth 1
Chapter 01
INTRODUCTION
Mass media means of communication that reach and influence large numbers of people. A
medium is a ‘channel of communication’ - a means through which people send and receive
information.[CITATION NAV16 \l 1033 ]
Television with its multiple possibilities of informing, entertaining, and educating its
viewers and also with its absolute skills to entertain the minds of millions, carved its place in the
hearts of masses. Radio, TV, movies, video games, cell phones have assumed central roles in our
daily lives. The TV has demonstrated a potentially profound effect, both positive and negative on
youth, cognitive, social, and behavioral development and we can say overall personality.
(Sharma, 2015). Television is a popular and powerful source of information and entertainment.
Television has played a complicit role in the process of social change by acting as a catalyst. One
cannot underestimate the impact of these reality shows on society especially on Youth. These
reality shows are very powerful and can influence our young generations within a fraction of
second. [ CITATION Mrs151 \l 1033 ]
Television is a powerful medium that can influence a person‘s attitude and help to shape
their perceptions on a wide variety of topics. Several studies have demonstrated that the
information and exposure provided by television can influence a wide range of attitudes and
behavior beyond providing entertainment. [ CITATION Div17 \l 1033 ]
Reality shows may seem like just entertainment. Reality shows are the trump cards of the
producers of the television industry. The common audience has become bored watching the
never-ending melodramatic daily soap. Reality shows are conceived with emotional quotient in
place and replace the only alternative melodramatic serials. The content in these shows are fresh
and live compared to the other programs.[ CITATION Mrs151 \l 1033 ]
The entertainment factor has proven to be vital in visual media, especially on television.
The change in television content is huge in terms of concepts, narration, production qualities as
well as the distribution. Reality-based programming has a history that spans 60-plus years.
However, in recent years, reality television has become the most popular form of entertainment.
Reality shows became the USP of every television channel in earning huge revenue.
[ CITATION Pra14 \l 1033 ]
Reality television shows portray a modified and highly influenced form of day-to-day life
and sensationalize to attract viewers and increase advertising revenue. [ CITATION Rad151 \l
1033 ]. ‘‘A reality show is the live telecast of the performance or activity of the persons who
may be the expert or non-expert of the respective field in an unpredictable environment &
unscripted manner’’ [ CITATION Div171 \l 1033 ]
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents apparently
unscripted real-life situations and often features an otherwise unknown cast. It differs from
documentary television in that the focus tends to be on drama and personal conflict, rather than
simply educating viewers. Reality TV programs also often bring participants into situations and
environments that they would otherwise never be a part of. The genre has various standard
tropes, including “confessionals” used by cast members to express their thoughts, which often
double as the shows’ narration. In competition-based reality shows, a notable subset, there are
other common elements such as one participant being eliminated per episode, a panel of judges,
and the concept of immunity from elimination. (Huston and Wright, 1997)
Reality television consists of programs that pretend to showcase people appearing as
themselves in a variety of different contexts and scenarios. Many reality programs revolve
around competitions; other feature celebrities in their day to day lives. Some shows center on
small groups of otherwise unknown people, subtle their interactions with one another, to help
come in the limelight and gain fame. (Rhimes, 2005) Whatever from these reality shows take,
they seek to create entertainment from the uncertainty of unscripted moments and events.
Reality television broke the routine to create interesting concepts and innovative ideas that
made them stand out from the regular show. With the worldwide small screen sector coming up
with new concepts for reality shows. Every day on television some new reality shows are being
introduced, enabling the viewers to choose to pick one from many shows. [ CITATION
Div171 \l 1033 ]
With the increase in the number of reality shows, its impact is also increasing. One of them
is CHAMPIONS, a television reality show broadcast on the BOL channel in Pakistan. This study
focused to find out the impact of Champions with Waqar Zaka on the behavior of youth.
Statement of a Problem
In this society, reality TV remains to be today’s most popular category. As television shows
that are categorized under reality TV become increasingly popular, teens in our society begin to
discover sex, drugs, and vulgar language at younger ages. Reality TV continues to become
widespread, it becomes easier for youth to become obsessed with the reality shows that are easily
available for them to watch. It is the technique to increase the TRP ratings. So fierce is the
competition in this segment that every channel boast of at least two to three Reality shows. The
Pakistani television industry is also moving to reality television shows like Pakistan idol, Kuch
Kar Dekha, Champions. [ CITATION Ree16 \l 1033 ]

The majority of so-called reality shows are scripted and everything is closely relatable.
Initially, people fell for the delight of the show but now audiences understand that stories are
developed well in advance. Some of the fights on the television are staged to increase the rating
of the show. If we try to figure out what is so entertaining about reality shows, we can reach this
conclusion: it is the humiliation and mocking of the contestants that make people entertained.
[ CITATION Posnd \l 1033 ] The research is all about the impact of reality shows on behavior of
youth, a study of Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka.
Even though reality shows have become extremely popular, it does not mean they are
beneficial for their audiences. Liberal doses of abuse are hurled on the shows because the
directors think that more and more people will watch them. It is a huge mistake because bad
words are caught by teens and kids affecting their personality as well as behavior. [ CITATION
Posnd \l 1033 ]
Rational of the Study
In today’s violent world atmosphere, with an image of terrorism and war on everyone’s
television and in their thoughts, the vapidness of reality television may be a welcome distraction.
Along with the distraction comes fascination. These shows are unscripted, allowing the viewers
the satisfaction of watching events unfold and not knowing what may occur. We also may be
fascinated with people on these shows for another basic reason. We could be them. Along with
the belief that reality ruins the self-esteem of viewers, it is the belief that these shows are
clouding the value system in society. (Lambard, 2003)
Significance of the Study

Media analysis is an essential part of understanding society and this is because the media
specifically reality shows that telecasted through television are constraining to have a positive or
negative impact on society. Television is possibly the most widespread mass medium because it
combines sound and pictures and no skills are necessary to watch. So, reality shows with
celebrities act as a clutter-breaking property for viewers; it gives increased visibility and a
chance to reach out to a larger TV- viewing audience. Though the star quotient is important as it
attracts viewers directly; basically, it is fascinating content that keeps viewers interested in these
shows, and thus the study in question notifies the importance of the study to identify the impact
of Reality shows on the behavior of youth. [ CITATION Jan20 \l 1033 ]. Champions is a reality
show which is an ongoing reality show on BOL entertainment TV. As a researcher we are going
to research the behavioral change of our youth after watching this reality show Champions
hosted by Waqar Zaka either it’s positive or negative.
Objectives
The main objective of this study is to gain insight as how the reality shows effect on youth;
a case study of CHAMPIONS hosted by WAKAR ZAKA
 To find out the impact of watching emotional and daring acts in Champions on the
morality (concerning moral values regarding cultural like language, dressing and social
interaction including friendship relationships) of youth.
 To analyze the change in personality of youth through viewing reality TV program
Champions.
 To investigate that watching Champions increases higher chances of having lower self-
esteem among youth.

 To investigate that watching Champions increases higher chance of having lower self-
esteem (regarding to body–image satisfaction) among youth.
Hypothesis:
H(nod) : watching Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka has positive impact on behaviour of
youth
H1: watching Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka has negative impact on behaviour of youth
Research Questions
Q. Why our youth have a lot of interest in reality shows?
Q. How they receive the reality show Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka?
Q. Which type of changes came in the behavior of youth after watching champions?
Q. Does this reality show champions have any worth seeing or not?
Q. Does this reality show champions hosted by Waqar Zaka play a vital role in social
learning?
Q. What effects does reality television programming have on those that watch it?
Q. What are the principal appeals of reality television programs to viewers?

Chapter 02
Background
Reality TV is a type of television programming which aims to show how ordinary
people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the programme makers, which
are calculated to represent everyday life. (Collins)
What is the purpose of reality show?
The point of reality TV is to act as Entertainment, it is done so under the invention of reality, and
is trick in the sense that it is often dramatised or subjectively described. The step of calling it
reality gives benefits to an audience and therefore an urge to watch, which leads to views and
profit. Reality TV is popular because it is reasonable and easy to produce, and is a category that
almost guarantees a viewer support, therefore meaning fake reality TV is also common because
drama sells. However, contrary to popular belief, not all reality TV is naturally false. Most are at
the very least edited in order to make the footage watchable and interesting, if it was not then
you would find that reality is very normal and tiring.
There is reality to be found within reality TV as there is also scripting, but it is all in how
that reality is granted, and whether or not it is being used to manipulate. Absolutely precise based
reality TV does exist, and many of the early shows are, certainly, more similar to dramatised
documentaries.
Reality TV is condensed and edited for entertainment purposes. We can discuss what
“real” is for each one of us, but that would get us nowhere. Different shows and crews would
have different ways of generating the content material, but I would tend to trust that what I see,
specially results, eliminations and so on, happened for the reasons presented.[ CITATION
jah18 \l 1033 ]
Is reality TV scripted?
Scripted reality (sometimes also euphemized as structured reality or constructed
reality) in television and entertainment is a subgenre of reality television with some or all of the
contents being scripted or pre-arranged by the production company. While there is considerable
overlap in the usage of the terms scripted reality TV and reality TV, the scripted variant will
usually not leave the plot or the story's outcome to chance. (Wikipedia)
Why Reality TV bad?
The reality television genre, and specially reality television shows have been subject to
significant criticism since the genre first rose to worldwide popularity in the 1990s. Much of the
criticism has centered on the use of the word "reality", and such shows' attempt to present
themselves as a direct recounting of circumstances that have occurred. Crditics have argued that
reality television shows reveal reality in ways that are false or even dishonest through tricky
editing, coaching participants on what to say and how to behave, generating storylines ahead of
time, and staging or re-staging scenes for the cameras.
Other criticisms of reality television shows include that they are intended to humiliate or exploit
participants (particularly on competition shows), that they make celebrities out of untalented
people who do not deserve fame, and that they glamorize vulgarity and materialism. Actor and
filmmaker Gary Oldman described reality television as "the museum of social decay", while
journalist Ted Koppel questioned whether it marked "the end of civilization".
Reality Bite
A reality show’s segment producers or story editors usually assemble storyboards and
shooting scripts, important tools shaping the direction of the show. In the TV sitcom and drama
world, these folks would be known as writer. This distinction could be seen as a disservice to the
segment producers and story editors, but it benefits the show in that it lowers production costs,
and it helps preserve the idea that the show are real and unscripted. [ CITATION Met20 \l 1033 ]
Reality TV has morphed from radio game show and amateur talent competition to
hidden camera stunt show to dating show to documentary-style series. The genre now
encompasses unscripted dramas, makeover sagas, celebrity exposés, lifestyle-change shows,
dating shows, talent extravaganzas and just about any kind of competition you can think of (and
a few that you probably can't. [ CITATION Met20 \l 1033 ]
By definition, reality TV is essentially unscripted programming that doesn't employ
actors and focuses on footage of real events or situations. Reality shows also often use a host to
run the show or a narrator to tell the story or set the stage of events that are about to unfold.
Unlike scripted shows like sitcoms, dramas and newscasts, reality TV does not rely on writers
and actors, and much of the show is run by producers and a team of editors. [ CITATION
Met20 \l 1033 ]
Chapter 03
Literature review
[ CITATION Rob03 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on the reality based programs and its
purpose is to identify the psychology of its appeal. Despite the general presence of reality-based
television programming for more than a decade and its recent increasing popularity, the extant
literature on the phenomenon is limited. In Study 1, we considered how the viewing public
constructs the so-called genre of reality-based TV. Multidimensional space analysis based on the
Q-sort responses of 38 city residents indicated reality-based TV shows (a) are largely distinct
from most major programming genres, although they do not form a particularly cohesive genre
of their own, and (b) are viewed as only moderately real. In Study 2, we evaluated the lay
hypothesis that reality-based TV is popular because it appeals to the voyeuristic nature of the
U.S. population. We also considered other gratifications received from viewership as well as
personality traits that might predict reality-based TV consumption. The results of a survey of 252
city residents suggested that (a) the role of voyeurism in the appeal of reality-based television is
questionable, (b) regular viewers receive different and more varied gratifications from their
viewing than do periodic viewers, and (c) impulsivity seeking and need for cognition do not
predict overall reality-based TV viewing, although they might predict viewing of particular
programs. Future research directions proposed include investigating dimensions that might
distinguish different breeds of reality-based programming and studying the more specific
cognitive and emotional elements that contribute to the "genre's" appeal.
[ CITATION MiR19 \l 1033 ] conducted a study about effect of reality television shows and the
mediating role of parasocial experiences. This study used cultivation theory to explore the
relationship between exposure to reality television shows and college students’ beliefs about
wealth and materialism. In addition, this study suggested parasocial experiences with reality
show casts via social media as a mediating variable explaining the cultivation effects of reality
shows. The survey results from 178 college students indicated a significant relationship between
reality show exposure and beliefs about wealth and materialism. Also, the parasocial relationship
developed with reality show casts had significant mediating impact. Findings contribute to the
application of cultivation theory in explaining the effects of reality television show viewing in
the new media environment.
[ CITATION Jac18 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Verbal Aggression, Race, and Sex on
Reality TV: Is This Really the Way It Is? This content analysis examines verbal aggression, race,
and gender presented in a composite week of popular reality TV programming on cable and
broadcast television. Results show that African Americans were found to be overrepresented and
depicted disproportionately as more verbally aggressive and more likely to be victims of verbal
aggression than other races/ethnicities. African American women were more likely than men to
be involved in verbal aggression, both as aggressor and victim. The results are discussed in terms
of the potential effects of exposure to verbal aggression and the accompanying contextual factors
found in reality TV programming.
[CITATION Rac \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Genre-specific television viewing: state
of the literature. Television programs continue to be important storytelling mechanisms for
people around the world. Moving away from traditional research examining relationships with
general television exposure, a large body of literature has examined associations with the
viewing of genre-specific television programs. The purpose of this state of the literature was to
synthesize the research approaches and findings from studies exploring various perceptions
related to genre-specific television exposure. A thorough review of the literature produced 84
articles for inclusion in the review. Each article was categorized, analyzed, and discussed based
on (1) genre focus of the investigation, (2) theoretical framework, and (3) measurement of
television exposure. The review presents implications from findings and directions for future
research.
[ CITATION Nic18 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Reality television portrayals of
Kavos, Greece: tourists behaving badly. Reality television programmes are an increasingly
ubiquitous element of popular culture. While other forms of popular culture’s impact on tourists’
perceptions of destination image have been considered in the extant literature, the impact of
reality television is under-researched. This article provides a qualitative thematic analysis of
televisual media portrayals of the tourist destination of Kavos, on the Greek island of Corfu,
whose economy is almost solely reliant upon an increasingly short high-summer season. Reality
television portrayals of tourist behavior have generated negative publicity about the resort’s
image that may negatively affect potential tourists’ perceptions of Kavos as a destination.
[ CITATION Dey18 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Use and Gratifications of Singing
Competition Reality Shows: Linking Narcissism and Gratifications Sought with the Multimedia
Viewing of Chinese Audiences. Singing competition reality shows have gradually come to
dominate the mainland Chinese TV program market. This study explores the gratifications that
Chinese audiences seek from watching such shows. An analysis first reveals that the most salient
gratifications sought are ambition, suspense, social interaction, and high production quality.
Second, narcissism significantly enhances the gratifications that audiences seek in viewing such
shows. Third, individuals’ preferences in terms of their ambitions and quality of productions are
significantly associated with their choice of media platforms. Finally, social interaction
gratification sought and a preference for high-production quality were found to be highly related
to Chinese audiences’ viewing and postviewing activities. We found support for these
propositions in data collected from a probability sample of 559 respondents. The implications of
the findings are discussed.
[ CITATION Min16 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Inspirational Reality TV: The
Prosocial Effects of Lifestyle Transforming Reality Programs on Elevation and Altruism. In light
of recent theories of meaningful media that suggest a host of psychological benefits, the present
study uniquely extends the boundaries of the effects of reality TV from simply offering pleasure,
diversion, and amusement to its viewers to also providing deep insight and meaning. In
particular, a between-subjects experiment (N = 143) examined differences in affective, cognitive,
and motivational responses to lifestyle transforming versus game based reality programs.
Findings indicate that lifestyle transforming reality TV produced stronger feelings of elevation
and perceptions of the program as moving and thought-provoking than game reality TV, which
in turn increased motivations for altruism. Avenues for future research and theoretical
implications of meaningful and inspiring reality TV for positive psychology are discussed.
[ CITATION Shu16 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on

Reality TV, materialism, and associated consequences: An exploration of the influences of
enjoyment and social comparison on reality TV’s cultivation effects. This study applied
cultivation theory to examine the effects of reality TV on viewer materialism and the associated
consequences of materialism. At first glance reality TV appeared to be the programming most
strongly associated with materialism. However, the direct effect waned after introducing
enjoyment and social comparison as mediators. In particular, the results showed that enjoyment
fully mediated the cultivation effect of reality TV on materialism. This study demonstrated that
media effects were not only mediated by individual differences in personalities but also
determined by the viewing experiences.
[ CITATION LMo13 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Modeling Meanness: Associations
Between Reality TV Consumption, Perceived Realism, and Adolescents' Social Aggression.
Although research documents connections between adolescents' television exposure and both
their physical and social aggression, less is known about contributions of reality television.
Might this genre be even more influential than other media formats because it features real-life
people and may be perceived as more realistic? To examine this question, we surveyed 174
adolescents who indicated their regular exposure to five media formats or genres, their
consumption of 23 socially aggressive reality TV programs, their perceptions of the realism of
reality TV content, and their engagement in each of 22 socially aggressive acts. As expected,
frequent consumption of socially aggressive reality programming was associated with higher
levels of social aggression, contributing above and beyond other media. Moreover, findings were
particularly strong among adolescents attributing higher levels of realism to this content. Gender,
however, did not moderate these associations. Implications for future analyses of adolescent
media use are discussed.
[ CITATION Nic12 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Reality Bites: An Investigation of the
Genre of Reality Television and Its Relationship to Viewers’ Body Image. Utilizing a unique
methodological approach, this study investigated subtypes of reality television (RTV) to study
the influence of exposure to RTV on body image (body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness) as
compared a more traditional weekly report of RTV viewing. Young adults (N = 472) completed
online surveys measuring their exposure to RTV and perceptions of their own body image. Four
types of RTV were uncovered. Regression analyses using these 4 factors demonstrated that
exposure to competition-based RTV shows (e.g., Dancing with the Stars) predicted increased
body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness. On the other hand, the weekly self-report of RTV
viewing did not reveal any relationships between weekly exposure to RTV and body image.
These findings underline the need for cultivation-based media studies that include program-
based measures of genre-specific media exposure, especially when seeking to capture media
effects related to RTV.
[ CITATION Tia11 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on African American Stereotypes in
Reality Television. In the early 1990s, reality television was a fledging type of voyeuristic
television programming that was catching the attention of American viewers. Twenty years later,
reality television is the format of choice for many traditional and cable networks. This study
analyzes ten reality television shows airing in 2005 and 2008 to investigate whether producers
cast participants who fit into traditional and new African American stereotypes. The analysis
determined all ten shows had at least one participant who fit into stereotypical characters,
including the angry black woman, hoochie, hood rat, homo thug, sambo, and coon.
[ CITATION Ste04 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Why People Watch Reality TV. We
assessed the appeal of reality TV by asking 239 adults to rate themselves on each of 16 basic
motives using the Reiss Profile standardized instrument and to rate how much they watched and
enjoyed various reality television shows. The results suggested that the people who watched
reality television had above-average trait motivation to feel self-important and, to a lesser extent,
vindicated, friendly, free of morality, secure, and romantic, as compared with large normative
samples. The results, which were dose-dependent, showed a new method for studying media.
This method is based on evidence that people have the potential to experience 16 different joys.
People prefer television shows that stimulate the feelings they intrinsically value the most, which
depends on individuality.
[ CITATION Lis10 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Audience Activity and Reality
Television: Identification, Online Activity, and Satisfaction. This study is an examination of
audience activity in reality television. This genre was chosen because the program producers
encourage activity with Web-based video footage, photos, program summaries and speculations,
online discussions, and voting. Hypotheses predicted that audience viewing motives would be
significant predictors of identification, online post-exposure activity, and satisfaction. In general,
the study's hypotheses were supported. Identification was predicted by watching for social
learning and cognitive and emotional involvement. Engaging in online activity after watching
was predicted by elaboration and feeling negative emotion. Viewing satisfaction was predicted
by viewing motive; cognitive and emotional involvement; and, surprisingly, less online activity
after watching.
[ CITATION Sar10 \l 1033 ] conducted on Does Reality Backbite? Physical, Verbal, and
Relational Aggression in Reality Television Programs. Aggression portrayed realistically is more
likely to be imitated than non-realistic aggression. However, despite its ultimate claim to reality,
the portrayal of aggression in reality television programs has rarely been examined. The aim of
this study was to assess the frequency and portrayal of three different types of aggression in
popular reality and non-reality programs on UK television. As a whole, there was more relational
aggression in reality programs than in non-reality programs. When programs were analyzed
separately, some programs contained high levels of relational and verbal aggression, yet no
physical aggression. Implications for television ratings are discussed.

[ CITATION Rob06 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Emotional and Cognitive Predictors
of the Enjoyment of Reality-Based and Fictional Television Programming: An Elaboration of the
Uses and Gratifications Perspective. This article reports the results of two studies designed to
compare predictors of enjoyment of reality-based and fictional television programming. In Study
1, 260 adults completed a survey of their cognitive and emotional reactions to either the fictional
or reality-based programming that they generally watch. In Study 2, 502 adults completed a
similar survey but with a particular reality-based or fictional program in mind. Results suggest
first that though voyeurism (i.e., curiosity about others) appears to be a key distinguishing
gratification between reality and fictional programming, it is not always a predictor of reality
television enjoyment. Indeed, many predictors of enjoyment, like happiness, parasocial
relationships, social comparison, self-awareness, negative outcome, and dramatic challenge,
varied as much among types of reality programs as between reality and fiction. Of particular
interest, three variables—learning, suspense, and transportation—had opposite effects on
enjoyment, depending on their programming context. The implications of these findings, as well
as the role of perceived realism and our ability to explain more variance in enjoyment of reality
versus fictional programming, are addressed. Apart from its insight into the reality television
phenomenon, this research helps to more clearly articulate the cognitive and emotional
underpinnings of enjoyment and further offers a unique theoretical perspective on the connection
between the uses and gratifications paradigm and the construct of enjoyment.
[ CITATION Ant11 \l 1033 ] conducted a study on The appeal

of Reality Television For Teen and Pre-Teen Audiences. With the continued popularity of reality
television among young viewers, it is vital to identify pre-teen and teen audiences who not only
watch a reality program but have a high level of connectedness to it. Connectedness extends
beyond just viewing the program and involves further engagement—posting on social
networking sites, for instance, or buying products placed on the show. The authors report on a
study that incorporated a national Harris Online survey of 1,098 preteens and teens in the United
States to identify psycho-demographic groups that are likely to have high connectedness to
reality programming. The findings will help network programmers and advertisers to make more
effective decisions related to scheduling, media buying, product placements, and social-
networking strategies.
[ CITATION MRH13 \l 1033 ] conducted a study on

Developing a multi-item measurement scale for developing country teenagers' consumtion
related cognition through involvement in reality television The aim of this paper is to develop
and confirm a multi-item measurement scale for consumption related cognition development
through teenagers' involvement in Reality Television (RTV). Various researchers have proposed
product knowledge, consumer role perception, purchasing intentions as the domain items for
teenagers' consumption related cognition. Using a multi-step process, this research refined and
adapted a multi-item measurement scale for developing country teenagers' consumption related
cognition through RTV involvement. These were then tested and confirmed using exploratory
and confirmatory factor analyses techniques. A six-item measurement scale for the developing
country teenagers' consumption related cognition by RTV has been confirmed. These items
include: understand product usage instruction from RTV, RTV helps to recall about products,
RTV make aware about particular brands, RTV provides a lot of product information, RTV is a
good way to learn about products/brands and advertisements shown in RTV gives new product
ideas. Understanding consumption related cognition through RTV involvement of teenagers in
their consumption behavior is critical for further theory building in the consumer behavior field.
These measurement items can now form the basis for various further researches, particularly on
developing country teenagers' RTV involvement and its effect on their consumption behavior.
[ CITATION Joa05 \l 1033 ]conducted a research on "Reality

TV, Faking It, and the Transformation of Personal Identity," Joanne Morreale examines the
hybrid makeover, game, and reality TV show Faking It as a cultural form that portrays the
transformation of personal identity through performance. Morreale argues that the contents and
performance of the show intensify the link between consumer culture and the fabrication of
identity by teaching that fulfillment comes from becoming, rather than having, a commodity. In
the show, participants learn to perform new selves that are perceived as "better." Faking It thus
puts on display the processes of fabrication whereby the self is created and is best understood
through the logic of simulation rather than representation.
[ CITATION Tra04 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Youth

Media’s Impact on Audience & Channels of DistributionPrepared for The Open Society Institute
and The Surdna Foundation by Social Policy Research Associates, An Exploratory Study. Youth
media intends to provide audience members with new information to increase awareness and
interest in subjects as diverse as obesity, immigration laws, and the environment; groups shared
that in many cases, they have a responsibility to raise awareness on some of these issues that
simply are not being covered by mainstream media. On the survey, three-quarters of respondents
(76%) listed raising young people’s awareness or knowledge of youth issues as an intended
impact on their primary audience. Whether a message is expressed in the form of a factual news
message, a youth commentary, or a film documentary, youth media groups not only want young
people to be aware of issues, but also to be able to clearly comprehend the issue or debate
presented. Survey and interview data also reinforced the assumption that young people are a
primary target audience for the majority of youth media organizations. Of the survey
respondents, 91% target youth as a primary audience, with 40% organizations targeting youth
alone as their primary audience.
[ CITATION Che08 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on

Reality TV and interpersonal Relationship Perceptions. The objective of this research was to
understand the relationship between viewer motives for watching reality TV, reality TV
exposure, and interpersonal relationship perceptions. The interpersonal relationship perceptions
that were examined included: attachment styles, love styles, and machiavellianism. Watching for
positive outcomes was positively related to reality TV viewing and watching for interpersonal
outcomes was negatively related. While controlling for overall TV viewing, reality TV was
found to be positively associated with a game-playing and cunning view of relationships, and
negatively related to an avoidant attachment style. Watching reality shows with traditional values
was negatively related to a game-playing perspective of love, and watching half-hour network
dating shows was positively related to this game-playing perspective. Watching reality shows
that were filmed in a documentary style was positively related to a cunning view of relationships.
Reality TV was found to mediate the relationship between motives and outcomes in three
models: first, between interpersonal motives and machiavellianism; second, between positive
outcomes and the avoidant attachment style; and third, between interpersonal motives and the
avoidant attachment style. Interpersonal attraction and perceived reality were not found to
moderate the relationship between motives for watching reality TV and interpersonal relationship
perceptions. Focus group interviews further explained these findings.
[ CITATION Ron06 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Reality Television and Third-Person
Perception. A survey of 640 students from 2 universities was conducted to understand young
people's estimates of the effects of 3 reality television programs on themselves and others.
Respondents perceived reality television programs to affect others more than themselves,
locating this genre in the "socially undesirable" content category. The perceptual gap was
influenced somewhat by their view of the programs as realistic but not by actual exposure,
enjoyment of, or identification with the programs, all of which had no effect on perceptual gaps.
A predicted pattern of greater third-person perception on more socially distant others (based on
age) was partially supported.
[ CITATION WJa97 \l 1033 ] conducted a survey on Antisocial acts in reality programming
on television. This study poses two questions about the portrayals of aggressive behavior on non‐
fictional television programs. First, to what extent do the patterns of antisocial activity in
televised non‐fictional programming correspond to patterns in the real world? These patterns
were assessed by comparing the patterns of criminal acts, as well as the demographics of the
perpetrators and victims. Second, what is the meaning of the antisocial activity? An answer to
this question is constructed through an analysis of contextual variables of consequences,
reward/punishments, intention, and style. The data base for the analysis contains 2126 antisocial
acts found in a composite week of 65.5 hours of non‐fiction television programming.
The patterns of antisocial activity presented in non‐fictional television were not found to
correspond well with patterns in the real world. Also, contextual patterns (low rates of
punishment, high rates of absence of negative consequences, high prevalence of intentions)
would increase the likelihood that viewers would be negatively influenced by this type of
content.
[ CITATION Chr12 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Surviving Survivor: A Content
Analysis of Antisocial Behavior and Its Context in a Popular Reality Television Show. The
scope and nature of reality television has changed since researchers last conducted a content
analysis of the antisocial behavior for this type of programming. This study examines the content
of seven seasons of Survivor, one of America's longest running reality television programs, to
determine the types, frequency, and context of antisocial behavior presented in the series as well
as the possible effects of the program on longtime viewers using social learning and cultivation
theories. In the 76.4 hours of programming analyzed for this study, 4,207 antisocial acts were
documented in the coding database. Indirect aggression and verbal aggression were found to be
the most frequently occurring types of antisocial behavior. The number (4,207) and the rate (45.7
acts per hour) of antisocial acts in the seven seasons of Survivor analyzed in this study is higher
than the findings of a previous study of antisocial behavior in reality-based television conducted
in 1997. This study clearly demonstrates that longtime viewers of Survivor get a higher dose of
antisocial behavior than did regular viewers of news programming and other reality-based
programs that aired slightly more than 10 years ago.
[ CITATION Kal19 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Risky, Dramatic, and Unrealistic:
Reality Television Portrayals of Pregnancy and Childbirth and their Effects on Women’s Fear
and Self-Efficacy. Because portrayals of pregnancy and childbirth on reality television (TV)
often highlight risk, drama, and the use of medical interventions, it is possible that exposure to
this content could influence women’s fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy. To test this
question, we conducted an experiment among 213 undergraduate women who were assigned to
view a video clip of either medicalized births from reality TV, midwife-attended births from
reality TV, or a neutral childbirth education clip. Findings indicated that childbirth attitudes did
vary across conditions, with participants in the medicalized condition reporting the highest fear
of childbirth and lowest childbirth self-efficacy. Participants’ feelings about potential pregnancy
also varied depending on the clip viewed. Because the likelihood of witnessing a birth in person
before becoming pregnant is lower than in previous years, these findings have significant
implications for how women form their understandings of pregnancy and childbirth.
[ CITATION Amy18 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Do you see what I see? A character
analysis of health risk behaviors in television shows popular with Black adolescents in the US
Adolescents spend many hours per day watching television, and there are racial differences in
time spent watching television and in show preferences. Prior research suggests there are also
differential associations in how exposure to media content affects adolescent behavior. This
study examines the demographic representation of main characters and health risk behaviors
(i.e., sex, alcohol use, violence, bullying, and their combinations) portrayed in television content
popular with Black and non-Black adolescents. A content analysis of television show characters
(n = 377) from the 2014–2015 season was conducted on shows popular with 14–17-year old
adolescent audiences in the United States. Group popularity was determined by Nielsen ratings
segmented by Black and non-Black (primarily White) adolescents. Results suggest that character
representation varies by whether shows were popular with Blacks or others, and that risk
portrayals are common in all popular content with few group differences. Implications for
adolescent behavior are discussed.

[ CITATION Pro15 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on

Influence of Reality Television Shows on Society. Mass media means of communication that
reach and influence large numbers of people, esp. newspapers, popular magazines, radio, and
television. Television plays a vital role and most powerful medium of mass communication. The
moving images of television facilitate people, demand attention and eventually influence their
thoughts and behaviour. Now, the youth are interested to see a live reality shows rather than
emotional, scripted drama shows. The study the ‘Opinions of the Youth regarding the influence
of Reality Shows on society was conducted with the objective to study the overall opinions of the
selected Youth regarding the influence of Reality TV shows on the Society. Students of 17–24 of
age from the stream of Science / Technology, Commerce and Social Science from The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara 2013–14. It proves that the Reality TV Shows are one
of the most influencing format of television medium of communication and have a great
influence on the society as a whole.
[ CITATION Fre16 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on

Watching reality from a distance: class, genre and reality television. The cultural significance of
reality television is based on its claim to represent social reality. On the level of genre, we might
argue that reality television constructs a modern day panorama of the social world and its
inhabitants and that it thus makes populations appear. This article presents a class analysis of the
population of reality television in which 1 year of television programming and over 1000
participants have been analysed. The purpose of this analysis is to deepen our understanding of
the cultural and ideological dimensions of reality television as a genre, and to give a more
detailed picture of the imaginaries of class in this form of television. The results bring new
knowledge about the reality television genre and modify or revise assumptions from previous
studies. Most importantly, we show that upper-class people and people belonging to the social
elite are strongly over-represented in the genre and appear much more commonly in reality
television than in other genres. This result opens up a re-evaluation of the cultural and
ideological dimensions of the reality television genre.
[ CITATION VVi15 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on

Motivation and Impact of Viewing Reality Television Programme: An Audience Study. Reality
Television Program (RTVP) is a more recent genre in India that has been growing steadily over
the past few years. This paper identifies the potential audience of RTVP, their motives and the
major impacts. Methods: This is a descriptive research, based on inquiry through 1040 structured
questionnaire administrated to television audience of Chennai district during 2014. The data was
analyzed using IBM SPSS 20.0 statistical program with percentage analysis, average ranking
method and factor analysis. Findings: The results revealed that the more number of young
housewives prefer to watch RTVP with fun and entertainment element as a major ingredient.
Further the major motivation to watch RTVP is the opportunity given to show case talented
individuals and it becomes a platform for competition to face big challenges/dreams. The
analysis further revealed that the RTVP have definitive impact on the audience in terms of
emotional affiliation towards a contestant and planned viewing schedule to gratify their quench
for camaraderie.
[ CITATION Mrs15 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on A STUDY ON IMPACT OF REALITY
TV PROGRAMMES ON HOME SCIENCE COLLEGE GIRLS . Reality TV programmes are
gaining popularity among students. Effect of these reality TV progarmmes is a matter of concern.
The Objective of this study is to analysis the change in personality throw viewing reality TV
programme. This study is conducted in the Sri Ganganagar city of Rajasthan state. Sample size
included 80 girls studying in Government. College, Sri Ganganagar. It is found that the effect of
reality TV programme is easily seen on personality of Home Science girls. These Reality TV
programme have great effect on our society & social values.
[ CITATION Pra14 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Reeling the Reality: A study on
contemporary Reality Shows and their Influence on other Entertainment Program Genres. Every
General Entertainment Television channel irrespective of its geographical presence appears to be
largely depending on Reality Shows to capture and retain the eyeballs of the audiences for their
survival. The struggle to secure high TRP rating though has changed the definition of reality
shows, with the time- it is obvious that reality shows have remained a popular program format
ever since the day they were conceptualized for telecast. The program genre, which started in
quiz format on Indian television today, appears in various formats with the sole purpose of
entertainment. Reality shows appear to earn maximum revenue by virtue of either providing a
platform for film celebs to publicize their work or by trapping the emotional quotient of the
viewer through scripted scenes, thus becoming a must go program for GECs. A closer look at the
‘shows’ that are being telecast reveals that, these shows are not only formulated, developed and
structured on a borrowed western concept but are further translated tailored to suit the budget
and technical availability of the regional channel. With many social groups expressing their
displeasure against some of the concepts that are being incorporated in Reality shows, there
arises also a situation to study on the influence of these ‘Shows’ on other entertainment program
formats particularly teleserials. As both teleserials and reality shows appear to be locking their
horns not only from business perspective of the channel but also on emotional quotient of their
audience. Demographics of the respondents give wide scope to analyze the study. The majority
of the participants in the survey are 67% of women and 51% of working professionals of both
genders with 43% of them falling in the age group between 25 years to 30 years who are 39%
graduates and 27% post graduates.
[ CITATION Rad15 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Impact of Reality Television Shows on
Expatriate Indians in Sultanate of Oman. The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of reality
television shows. The objective is to examine the impact of reality television shows among the
expatriate parents and children. A sample of 50 households is taken for the study from Nizwa,
Sultanate of Oman. The analysis revealed that mothers are more aware of the negative effects of
reality shows than fathers. Parents feel that television reality shows help participants to showcase
their talents and also to earn quick money. Among the children boys are highly aware of negative
effects of television reality shows than girls. It is also found that there is a difference in the
preference of channel, reality shows, viewing time between boys and girls.
[ CITATION Div17 \l 1033 ] conducted a research on Influence of reality T.V. shows on
behaviour of College going Girls. Reality Shows are genre of television shows or programmes
which feature common people or celebrities and or both, in real life or scripted situations or a
mix of both real and scripted incidents. The purpose of the study was to explore the various
trends and impact of Indian reality shows on college going girls. The research participants were
60 female postgraduate students at CCS HAU University who were asked to fill the
questionnaire. The result indicated that people were really fond of watching reality shows which
range from informative to talent hunt and comedy show types. Majority of the girls felt that
Satyamev Jayate is most entertaining, informative and watched programme among all. Many
respondents watch reality shows for the celebrities and fraternities who make impact on viewers
in most of the aspects like the lifestyle, dressing sense, attitude, behaviour and being interested in
knowing more fantasies are being observed. Thus it was found to be a strong medium for
empowering young girls.
Chapter 04
Theoretical Framework
Every research has some specific theoretical framework according to its nature and
objectives. A theoretical framework guides your research; determine what thing you will
measure, and what statistical relations you will look for. It specify the relationship between the
concepts in a study and provide a context for examine the problem.
Theoretical Framework indicates all the concepts, definitions and propositions that related to
the research work. It explains the phenomenon upon which the thesis investigation hopes to fill
the vacuum in steam of knowledge. (kerlinger1973).
What differentiates the writing the research of scholars from hat of journalism is a well-
developed and articulate theoretical framework.[ CITATION Muh13 \l 1033 ]. This chapter is present
the major aspect of theoretical framework utilized in this study to develop the understanding.
This study of “Impact of Reality Shows on the behavior of Youth. A study of “Champions
Hosted by Waqar Zaka” is utilizing to theories as Social learning Theory and Uses &
Gratification theory to elaborate the different relevant concept of the study.
Social Learning Theory
Social learning theory focuses on the learning that occurs within a social context. It
considers that people learn from one another, including such concepts as observational learning,
imitation, and modeling. Among others Albert Bandura is considered the leading proponent of
this theory. General principles of Social Learning theory follows:
 People can learn by observing the behavior is of others and the outcomes of those
behaviors.
 Learning can occur without a change in behaviour. Behaviorists say that learning has to
be represented by a permanent change in behavior; in contrast social learning theorists
say that because people can learn through observation alone, their learning may not
necessarily be shown in their performance. Learning may or may not result in a behavior
change.
 Cognition plays a role in learning. Over the last 30 years social learning theory has
become increasingly cognitive in its interpretation of human learning. Awareness and
expectations of future reinforcements or punishments can have a major affects on the
behavior that people exhibit.
 Social learning theory can be considered a bridge or a transition between behaviorist
learning theories and cognitive learning theories.
How the Environment Reinforces and Punishes Modeling

People are often reinforced for modeling the behavior of others. Bandura suggested that the
environment also reinforces modeling. This is in several possible ways:
1. The observer is reinforced by the model. For example a student who changes to fit in
with certain group of students has a strong likelihood of being accepted and thus
reinforced by that group.
2. The observer is reinforced by a third person. The observer might be modeling the actions
of someone else, for example, an outstanding class leader or student. The teacher notices
this and compliments and praises the observer for modeling such behavior thus
reinforcing that behavior.
3. The imitated behavior itself leads to reinforcing consequences. Many behaviors that we
learn from others produce satisfying or reinforcing results. For example, a student in my
multimedia class could observe how the extra work a classmate does is fun. This student
in turn would do the same extra work and also receive enjoyment.
4. Consequences of the model's behavior affect the observer’s behavior vicariously. This is
known as vicarious reinforcement. This is where in the model is reinforced for a response
and then the observer shows an increase in that same response. Bandura illustrated this by
having students watch a film of a model hitting an inflated clown doll. One group of
children saw the model being praised for such action. Without being reinforced, the
group of children began to also hit the doll.
Contemporary Social Learning Perspective of Reinforcement and Punishment
1. Contemporary theory proposes that both reinforcement and punishment have indirect
effects on learning. They are not the sole or main cause.
2. Reinforcement and punishment influence the extent to which an individual exhibits a
behavior that has been learned.
3. The expectation of reinforcement influences cognitive processes that promote learning.
Therefore attention pays a critical role in learning. And attention is influenced by the
expectation of reinforcement. An example would be, where the teacher tells a group of
students that what they will study next is not on the test. Students will not pay attention,
because they do not expect to know the information for a test.
Behaviors That Can Be Learned Through Modeling
Many behaviors can be learned, at least partly, through modeling. Examples that can be;
Red are, students can watch parents read, students can watch the demonstrations of mathematics
problems, or seen someone acting bravely and a fearful situation. Aggression can he learned
through models. Much research indicates that children become more aggressive when they
observed aggressive or violent models. Moral thinking and moral behavior are influenced by
observation and modeling. This includes moral judgments regarding right and wrong which can
in part, develop through modeling.
Effects of Modeling on Behavior
 Modeling teaches new behaviors.
 Modeling influences the frequency of previously learned behaviors.
 Modeling may encourage previously forbidden behaviors.

 Modeling increases the frequency of similar behaviors. For example a student might see a
friend excel in basketball and he tries to excel in football because he is not tall enough for
basketball.
Educational Implications of Social Learning Theory
1. Social learning theory has numerous implications for classroom use.
a. Students often learn a great deal simply by observing other people
b. Describing the consequences of behavior is can effectively increase the appropriate
behaviors and decrease inappropriate ones. This can involve discussing with learners
about the rewards and consequences of various behaviors.
c. Modeling provides an alternative to shaping for teaching new behaviors instead of using
shaping, which is operant conditioning; modeling can provide a faster, more efficient
means for teaching new behavior. To promote effective modeling a teacher must make
sure that the four essential conditions exist; attention, retention, motor reproduction, and
motivation.
2. Teachers and parents must model appropriate behaviors and take care that they do
not model inappropriate behaviors.
3. Teachers should expose students to a variety of other models. This technique is especially
important to break down traditional stereotypes.
4. Students must believe that they are capable of accomplishing school tasks. Thus it is very
important to develop a sense of self-efficacy for students.

5. Teachers should help students set realistic mindset for their academic accomplishments. In
general in my class that I am making sure that expectation are not set too low. I want to
realistically challenge my students. However, sometimes the task is beyond a student's ability,
example would be the cancer group.
6. Self-regulation techniques provide an effective method for improving student behaviour.
Observational learning, also called social learning theory, occurs when an observer's behaviour
changes after viewing the behavior of a model. An observer's behavior can be affected by the
positive or negative consequences-called vicarious reinforcement or vicarious punishment of a
model's behavior. There are several guidelines principles behind observational learning, or social
learning theory.
1. The observer will imitate the model's behavior if the model possesses characteristcs-things
such as talent, intelligence, power, good looks, or popularity-that the observer finds attractive or
desirable.
2. The observer will react to the way the model is treated and mimic the model's behavior. When
the model's behavior is rewarded, the observer is more likely to reproduce the rewarded
behavior. When the model is punished, an example of vicarious punishment, the observer is less
likely to reproduce the same behavior.
3. A distinction exists between an observer's "acquiring" a behavior and "performing" a behavior.
Through observation, the observer can acquire the behavior without performing it. The observer
may then later, in situations where there is an incentive to do so, display the behavior.
4. Learning by observation involves four separate processes: attention, retention, production and
motivation.
 Attention: Observers cannot learn unless they pay attention to what's happening around
them. This Process is influenced by characteristics of the model, such as how much one
likes or identifies with the model, and by characteristics of the observer, such as the
observer's expectations or level of emotional arousal.
 Retention: Observers must not only recognize the observed behavior but also remember it
at some later time. This process depends on the observer's ability to code or structure the
information in an easily rernembered form or to mentally or physically rehearse the
model's actions.
 Production: Observers must be physically and intellectually capable of producing the act.
In many cases the observer possesses the necessary responses. But sometimes,
reproducing the model's actions may involve skills the observer has not yet acquired. It is
one thing to carefully watch a circus juggler, but it is quite another to go home and repeat
those acts.
 Motivation: In general, observers will perform the act only if they have some motivation
or reason to do so. The presence of reinforcement or punishment, either to the model or
directly to the observer, becomes most important in this process.
Attention and retention account for acquisition or learning of a model's behavior; production
and motivation control the performance. Human development reflects the complex interaction of
person, the person's behavior, and the environment. The relationship between these elements is
called reciprocal determinism. A person's cognitive abilities, physical characteristics, personality,
beliefs, attitudes, and so on influence both his and her behavior and environment.
These influences are reciprocal, however. A person's behavior can affect his feelings about
himself and his attitudes and beliefs about others. Likewise, much of what a person knows comes
from environmental resources such as television, parents, and books. Environment also affects
behavior: what a person observes can powerfully influence what he does. But a person's behavior
also contributes to his environment.
Application with Study:
The theory has relation with the study. According to the theory, people observe different
phenomenon first, then they mold their attitude according to their observation, this molding helps
them to implement different behavior and when they get appreciation from the people particular
behavior fix in the personality of people.
Uses and Gratifications Theory
Theory Katz, Blumler and Gurevitch pioneered the Uses and Gratification Theory in
1974. But according to McQuail (2010), the theory could be traced from the early 1940's when
researchers started investigating why people listen to popular radio programmes and why they
read newspapers daily. Therefore, the theory emerged in response to the needs of explanation to
why people use certain media and the benefit they get from them. Mass communication
researchers are using the U & G Theory to examine, explain, and provide answers to why people
use certain media and what benefits or gratifications they get after that. The basic assumption of
this theory is that people use mass media for different reasons and seek to derive various
gratifications (Gallion, 2010; Wimmer and Dominick, cited in Asemah, 2011). However, the
emergence of social media technologies changes the way people use mass media as they differ in
forms and context.
Therefore, people who use social networks and other computer mediated communications
are quite different from the mainstream media audiences who relied on specific media contents
(Li, 2005). Social media audiences have the advantage and freedom to actively seek for
information and many messages that are of interest and benefit to them. New media technologies
did not only alter the way information is gathered and distributed but also changes the existing
relationship between mass media and their audiences. Li (2005) stated that people use social
media to satisfy their needs which include cognitive needs, affective needs, personal integrative
needs. social integrative needs, tension release needs, and medium appeal needs. For this. social
media become a fertile research field demonstrating the direct relevance of the Li & G Theory
and its participants (Matei, 2010).
ln the review of the related studies, the researchers synthesized and examined works of
Asemah (2011), Gallion (2010), and Whiting and Williams (2013). According to these scholars.
majority of the people use social media for interaction, killing time, entertainment, seeking and
sharing of information, socialization, self-expression, education, surveillance and
communication.
Social Interaction
Social interaction or integration (Asemah, 2011) is one of the key factors why people use
social media. One of the key functions of mass media is to be a forum for public discussion.
Social networks such as Facebook and Online Forums allow users to participate and interact on
various issues. Whiting and Williams (2013) discovered that 88% of the respondents used social
media to socialize and interact with their family, spouses, new and old friends. A similar finding
was stated by Papoola (2014).
Killing Time
Many people use media for them to release their tension or as their diversion. In fact,
76% of the respondents in Whiting and Williams (2013) and Edegoh, Asemah and Ekanem et al.
(2013) used Facebook when they feel bored at work or in class waiting for a lesson to start. As
mass media are many and sometimes can be used for the same purpose, Ascmah (2011) added
that sometimes people read books to release tension when waiting or anxious to meet someone.
Entertainment
Entertainment is undoubtedly among the most important functions of mass media as
people often like to be entertained or in a happy mood. The emergence of social media sustain
this trend as Park et al. as cited in Gallion (2010) found that their respondents solely use social
media to satisfy their needs for leisure and amusement. Whiting and Williams (2013) elaborated
that 64% of their respondents used social media to listen to jokes, play games, read funny and
humorous comments, and watch craziest things that can make them laugh.
Seeking and Sharing of Information
Social media makes it easy for people to search and share information that they could not
get elsewhere. According to Park et al. as cited in Gallion (2010), majority of the Facebook users
are happy with the amount of political and civic information they get about campus activities. As
the U & G Theory allows people to use certain media for different needs (demassification). 8O%
of the respondents in Whiting and Williams (2013) used social media to find information about
deals, sales, products, businesses, birthdays, parties, and learn how to do things. Using media
Purposely for information enhances the credibility of the Media information Utility Theory,
which argues that people rely on media for information. This theory is closely related which
argues that peopl to the Media Dependency Theory.

Socialization
According to Gallion (2010), socialization is one of the central and most essential,
elements of employing the U & G Theory to social media studies. Desire to meet new friends
and sustain relationship are among the socialization needs. In the study on Facebook and
Relationship Management by Edegoh et al. (20)3), respondents of the survey used Facebook is
make new and rediscover old friends.
Self-expression
Some people like to be known while others like to make impact on others. With the
emergence asocial networking sites, people who do not have access to media or afford columns
in newspapers and magazines, turn to social media platforms and act as analysts. pundits.
activists and professionals. This personal identity/integration or self-status allows many people to
engage in social networking. Whiting and Williams (2013) discovered that 56% of their
respondents used social media to express their opinions and thoughts by liking posts, photos and
comments. As there are many online groups for virtual communities, Park et al. cited in Gallion
(2010) claimed that people joined those groups (Facebook) to promote their career. This saves
them the cost of advertising.
Education
One of the cardinal functions of mass media is to educate people. Asemah (2011)
buttressed that people turn to media for learning and self-education. The U & G Theory makes
users more active by doing things themselves. The majority of the respondents in Omekwu, Eke
and Odoh et al. (2014) and Papoola (2014) used social media for academic purposes. Social
media search engines such as Google and Wikis allow people to look for educational articles to
support their learning.
Surveillance
McQuail et al. cited in (Asernah 2011) stated that individuals used certain media to
inspect what is happening within and outside their domain. In fact, 32% of respondents in
whiting and Williams (2013) used social media to spy and monitor what other people are doing.
Similarly, as conventional media cannot report everything due to the vastness of space, fear and
censorship, people with cameras and mobile phones can upload pictures, images, and videos on
social media platforms. This is what champions the concept of citizens or guerrilla journalism
(papoola, 2014).
Communication
Social media give users an opportunity and freedom to communicate among themselves
by using various groups, discussion boards, pages, and professional and educational forums.
Whiting and Williams (2013) found 56% of their respondents using social media such as
Facebook to talk, gossip and discuss with their friends about the thing they saw or read on social
media. Unlike the traditional media where feedback is delayed or not guaranteed, participants on
social media enjoyed the privilege of immediate feedback.
Application with Study:
The theory has relation with the study. According to the theory people use medium to
gratify their needs and people watch reality show e.g Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka just to
gratify their need.
Chapter 05
Research Methodology
Research Method
A methodology is a guideline system for solving an issue, with specific components like
phase, tasks, methods techniques, and tools. Research methodology implies more than simply the
methods you propose to use to gather data. It's often necessary to incorporate a consideration of
the concepts and theories which underlie the methods. The methodology of the research is going
to be a quantitative method analysis. The foremost and central point of this study was to research
the impact of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”. The tactic that has been used to carry out this
research is Survey. Survey is additionally conducted online as get access to focus on the
audience watching “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”.
Hypothesis
Ho: Watching “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” has positive impact on behavior of
youth.
H1: Watching “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” has negative impact on behavior of
youth.
Variables of the study
Independent Variable, in this study, the independent variable is “Champions hosted by
Waqar Zaka” as it has influenced youth.
Dependent Variable, in this study, the dependent variable is “Youth” as they being
influenced by watching “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”.
Operational Definition
Following are the Operationalization definitions of terms used in this study.
Reality show, is a type of television program that aims to show
how ordinary people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the
program makers, which are intended to represent everyday life. In this study, “Champions
Hosted by Waqar Zaka is taken as to investigate its positive or negative impact on the behavior
of youth.
Youth, is a young person who has not yet reached adulthood and refers to the time period
before you become an adult. An example of a youth is a person who is only 14 years old. An
example of youth is the time period before you turn 18 and become an adult. This study focus is
to collect data from youth between 12-35 years old that’s watching Champions Hosted by Waqar
Zaka.
Behavior, in this study, the term is taken as watching Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka
lead the youth to act or imitate accordingly people behavior shown in this reality show in their
real life.
Morality, in this study, morality is taken as it’s a set of values/wrong or right behavior
regarding language, dressing style/dress-code, and friendship relations of youth.
Impact in the research, the researcher used impact word because youth wants to dig out
the impact of Reality Shows on the behavior of Youth. A study of “Champions Hosted by Waqar
Zaka” that how much youth get influenced by watching “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” or
not.
Research Design
Research design entails the methodology and different procedures which are used to
conduct the research. There is a need of perfect research design in order to get accurate result. It
deals with the structure of methodology through which a researcher can conclude the research.
Min this research both qualitative and quantitative methods have been used.
Universe
Population
This survey has been carried out in the general population. For this purpose, the
population size that has been determined is spread as the “Youth of age 15-26”.
Sampling Technique
Simple Random Sampling has been used in this study as the sampling technique. It is
used to select Youth from a large body of population conveniently available to study. Since this
study is looking for respondents who’s watching “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”. And a
certain type therefore purposive sampling was followed. The total Number of respondents for
this research is 100. This number should be sufficient for calculations of percentages. These
include both male and female youth.
Data Collection Tool
The tool of data collection that has been used for the research is questionnaire. Total 31
questions are included in this questionnaire. The questionnaire has been formulated upon a
technique of multiple-choice questions. The data through the questionnaire is being collecting in
the month of June.
Data Tabulation
The data which is collected by the required process is being analyzed and interpret by
utilizing excel or Word.
Interview:
We conducted interviews instead of working on focus group. The reason is that in this
pandemic situation, we are not noble to collect a focus group and conduct our research so we
have to replace the focus group with interview.

Chapter 06
Graphical Representation
Graphical Representation and Interpretation of the survey Findings
This research is about Impact of Reality shows on the behavior of youth. a study of
Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka. For the sake of gaining results, researcher has used survey
method by filling the questionnaire.
In this chapter, the results of the findings the primary research data obtained from survey
are presented. The researcher has used survey method to gather data in order to obtain numerical
and factual findings. In the light of survey conducted under study, the following results were
gathered and chalked out as findings.

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5.00% 4%
0.00%
15-17 18-20 21-23 24-26
Figure 6.1
Figure 6.1 shows that 4% respondent’s age was 15-17 years, 40% respondent’s age was
18-20 years. 40% respondent’s age was 21-23, and 16% respondent’s age was 24-26 years.
Gender
80.00%
70.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
female Male
Figure 6.2
Figure 6.2 shows that 70% female respondents filled this questionnaire and 30% male
respondents filled this questionnaire.
People watch the “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” reality show
120.00%
100.00%
100.00%
80.00%
60.00%
40.00%
20.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Yes NO
Figure 6.3
Figure 6.3 shows that 100% respondents watch Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka.
People watch Reality shows
100.00%
94.00%
90.00%
80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00% 6.00%
0.00%
Yes NO
Figure 6.4
Figure 6.4 shows that 94% respondents watch Reality shows while 6% respondents do not
watch Reality show but that 6% respondents had watched “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”
Purpose of watching reality shows
90.00% 82.00%
80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00% 12.00%
10.00% 4.00% 2.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.5
Figure 6.5 shows that 82% respondents watch reality show for entertainment purpose,
12% respondents watch reality show for gaining knowledge, 4% respondents watch reality
show for personal satisfaction, and 2% respondents watch reality show for other purpose. The
result is that most of the respondents watch Reality show for entertainment themselves.
“Champions” affect your language
50.00%
45.00%
45.00%
40.00%
35.00%
30.00%
25.00% 26.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00% 4.00%
0.00%
Yes No May Be Don't Know
Figure 6.6
Figure 6.6 shows that 45% respondents said yes, 25% respondents said No while 26%
said May Be, and 4% respondents said don’t know So, the result seems to be positive that
Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka affects their Language.

“Champions” reality show promote the abusive language
80.00%
74.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00% 6.00% 5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.7
Figure 6.6 shows that 74% respondents said yes, 6% respondents said no, 15%
respondents said May Be while 5% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems to be
positive that Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka show promote abusive language among youth.
Use of abusive language in your life
45.00%
40.00%
40.00% 38.00%
35.00%
30.00%
25.00%
21.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
1.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.8
respondents said may be while 1% respondents said don’t know. So, the result is that
respondents do and also do not use abusive language after watching Champions in their life
with slightly difference in percentage.

Learning behavior of Contestants of Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka
50%
45.00%
45%
40%
35%
31.00%
30%
25% 23.00%
20%
15%
10%
5%
1.00%
0%
Figure 6.9
respondents said may be while 1% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems to be
positive that youth do learn the behavior of contestants of Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka.
Youth like to see Contestants’ dressing style in champions
60.00%
55.00%
50.00%
40.00% 38.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
5.00%
2.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.10
respondents said may be while 2% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems that 55%
youth don’t like the dressing style of contestants while 38% youth do like the dressing style of
the contestants of Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka.

People impress with their dressing style of the Contestants
70.00%
60.00% 59.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
26.00%
20.00%
14.00%
10.00%
1.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.11
respondents said may be while 1% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems again
negative because most of youth don’t impress with their dressing style of the contestants of
Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka.
Wear this dressing code/dressing style in your life like contestants in Champions
70.00%
60.00% 58.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00% 29.00%
20.00%
11.00%
10.00%
2.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.12
respondents said may be and 2% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems negative
because youth does not want to wear this type of dressing code/dressing style in their life.
“Champions” have an impact on youth’s dressing code/ dressing style
60.00%
53.00%
50.00%
40.00%
32.00%
30.00%
20.00%
13.00%
10.00%
2.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.13
respondents said may be and 2% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems that
respondents have no impact of their dressing style in their life but some respondents have an
impact on their dressing style by watching Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka.
The Champions reality show present friendship as a turbulent
45.00%
42.00%
40.00%
35.00%
30.00%
27.00%
26.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.14
respondents said may be and 5% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems to be
positive that champions show present friendship as a turbulent.
“Champions” Reality show present friendship relations as a source of gaining success
70.00%
60.00% 58.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
20.00%
14.00%
10.00% 8.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.15
Figure 6.15 shows that 58% respondents said yes, 20% respondents said no, 14%. So
respondents said may be, 8% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems to be positive
that champions reality show present friendship relations as a source of gaining success.
“Champions” reality shows have an impact on youth’s belief about friendship
relationships
45.00%
40.00% 39.00%
35.00%
35.00%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
6.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.16
respondents said may be and 6% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems positive
that champions reality show have impact on youth’s belief about friendship relationships but
on the other side some respondent think that there is no impact on belief of friendship
relationships
“Champions” reality show promote the act of lying, cheating, and ditching your own
friends
70.00%
60.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
21.00%
20.00%
14.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.17
respondents said may be, and 5% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems to be
positive that Champions hosted by waqar zaka the act of lying, cheating, and ditching your
own friends.
If so, then it is a new trend and you like to follow these trends in your life
60.00%
51.00%
50.00%
40.00%
34.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00% 8.00% 7.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.18
respondents said may be and 7% respondents said don’t know. So, the results seems to be
negative because in figure 6.18 shows that Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka show promote
lying, cheating, and ditching to your own friends but respondents do not follow this trend.
People act in real life as they (contestants) do in a reality show
70.00%
60.00% 58.00%
50.00%
40.00%
34.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
5.00%
3.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.19
respondents said may be, and 3% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems to be
negative that respondents do not act as the contestant act in reality in their real life.
Youth follow them on social media sites for more trends
60.00%
53.00%
50.00%
42.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
4.00%
1.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.20
respondents said may be, 1% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems negative that
respondents don not follow the contestants for more trends and some of the respondents show
positive response that they follow the contestants on social media for more trends.
Intimate contestants in your life
60.00%
55.00%
50.00%
40.00%
34.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
5.00% 6.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.21
respondents said may be and 6% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems negative
that respondents do not intimate contestants in their life but some show positive response
toward intimate contestants in their life.
People like to act as a reality show because you feel it was an acceptable action among the
public
50.00%
45.00% 43.00%
40.00% 39.00%
35.00%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
11.00%
10.00%
7.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.22
respondents said may be, and 7% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems negative
that respondents do not like to as a reality show because they don’t feel it’s acceptable in their
society. But some of them think that it’s acceptable in their society.
Relate your personality with contestants

60.00%
56.00%
50.00%
40.00%
35.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
6.00%
3.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.23
respondents said may be and 3% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems negative
that respondents do not relate their personality with contestants of Champions Hosted by
Waqar Zaka.
Youth imitate their act of lying, and cheating others to achieve your targets
60.00%
51.00%
50.00%
40.00%
35.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
10.00%
4.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.24
respondents said may be, and 4% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems negative
that respondents do not imitate the act of lying, cheating and other to achieve their targets but
some respondents absorb this act and use it to achieve their target.
People like to imitate contestants to impress others

60.00%
50.00% 49.00%
40.00% 39.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
10.00%
3.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.25
that respondents do not like to imitate contestants just to impress others.
The “Champions” reality show has an impact on your moral values

50.00%
47.00%
45.00%
40.00%
36.00%
35.00%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
11.00%
10.00%
6.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.26
respondents said may be and 6% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems both
positive and negative that champions reality show has and has not an impact on their moral
values.
“Champions” reality show the impression that a woman's dignity is based on her
appearance
60.00% 57.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
24.00%
20.00%
14.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.27
respondents said may be and 5% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems positive that
the Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka shows the impression that a women’s dignity is based
on her appearance.
“Champions reality show presents women as an objective

70.00%
60.00% 59.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00% 18.00%
15.00%
10.00% 8.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.28
respondents said may be and 8% respondents said don’t know. So, the result seems to be
positive that champions reality show presents women as an objective.
The body image of contestants shown in “Champions” is realistic

40.00%
35.00%
35.00%
32.00%
30.00%
25.00%
21.00%
20.00%
15.00%
12.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.28
and positive both that some respondents think that the body image of contestants is not realistic
and some respondents think that the body image of the contestants is realistic.
The contestants show in “Champions” lead you to develop lower self-esteem

50.00%
45.00%
45.00%
40.00%
35.00% 33.00%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
11.00% 11.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.29
that the contestants show in Champions hosed by Waqar Zaka lead respondents to develop
lower self-esteem.
Acts of humiliation shown in “Champions” reality show increase low self-esteem

60.00%
54.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00% 17.00%
16.00%
13.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.30
that the act of humiliation shown in Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka increase low self-
esteem.
You watch “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show with your family
70.00%
61.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
32.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
4.00% 3.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.31
respondents said may be, and 3% respondents said don’t know. So the result seems to be
negative that you cannot watch this reality show Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka with show
family.
“Champions” affect your ethics

60.00%
56.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
24.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.32
that this show Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka affect our ethics.
“Champion hosted by Waqar Zaka” show affect our culture
80.00%
70.00% 68.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00% 16.00%
11.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Figure 6.33
Figure 6.33 show that 68% respondents said yes, 16% respondents said no, 11%
that Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka show effect our culture.
Chapter 07
Interview Analysis
What is the importance of interview?
The interview is an important data gathering technique involving verbal communication
between the researcher and the subject. Interviews are commonly used in survey designs and in
exploratory and descriptive studies. There is a range of approaches to interviewing, from
completely unstructured in which the subject is allowed to talk freely about whatever they wish,
to highly structured in which the subject responses are limited to answering direct questions.
[CITATION Mat00 \l 1033 ]
Interviews can be defined as a qualitative research technique which involves “conducting
intensive individual interviews with a small number of respondents to explore their perspectives
on a particular idea, program or situation.” Advantages of interviews include possibilities of
collecting detailed information about research questions. Moreover, in this type of primary data
collection researcher has direct control over the flow of process and she/he has a chance
to clarify certain issues during the process if needed. Disadvantages, on the other hand, include
longer time requirements and difficulties associated with arranging an appropriate time with
perspective sample group members to conduct interviews.[ CITATION Res20 \l 1033 ]
Rationale:
Due to COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown in country, we were not able to conduct
analysis on a focus group so researcher tried another research method that is interview.
Researcher conducted an interview with 2 different producers to know that whether youth have
any impact on their behavior after watching Reality shows or not. Researcher want to know that
is it possible that the Show Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka have strongly impact on the
behavior of youth. Is reality shows only the source of entertainment or this something new
strategy to increase channel’s rating. It is very important to know that why producers or
channel’s director came up with this type of content where they know that this content will
damage or have an impact on their consumers or youth.
Interview Question
Theme 1:
Q? What do you think that why people watch reality shows?
Q. Do you think that the reality shows promote the abusive language?
Q. Do you think it is the new trend to follow the reality show contestants on social
media?
Q. Do you think that reality show have more demands then dramas, if yes then why so?
Theme 2:
Q? Do you watch or listen about Champions Hosted by waqar zaka? If yes then in your
opinion what type of show it is?
Q. Being a produce, what do you think that should we develop this type of content for
consumers?
Q. Being a producer, what is the main purpose of this type of reality show like
Champions hosted by waqar zaka?
Q. if you see the high rating of this show champions then you also prefer to come up with this
concept but in different ways?
Theme 3:
Q. Do you think that these type of reality show affect our culture?
Q. Do you think that these type of unrealistic shows can lead to develop lower self-
esteem of viewers?
Q. do you think that these type of reality shows affect the ethics and behavior of our
youth who follow these reality shows (Champion hosted by Waqar Zaka?
Due to Covid – 19, this is impossible that researcher go out and conduct an interview
with the respective person. So, researcher decided to conduct the interview on phone. Researcher
conducted two interviews. One interviewer was a producer in ARY news. He is the producer of
SAR E AAM. Researcher conducted interview on Friday, 05 2020 at 05pmsharp on mobile
phone. And the other person is producer who produces for free lancing with different production
houses situated in Lahore. Researcher conducted interview on Saturday, 06 2020 at 12pm sharp
on mobile phone
Interpretation of Interview:
Researcher conducted an interview with two different producers. Researcher wanted to
know more about the impact of Reality shows on the Behavior of youth. A study of “Champions
hosted by Waqar Zaka”. We know that reality show is full of unscripted and entertaining factors
and the people who participate in reality show shows the real personality of them on the
Television no acting, no drama etc. so, the consumers or the viewers watch reality shows instead
of watching daily soaps. They want to see that those people who come in reality show, weather
they eat, sleep and do the same things as we do in our daily life. They want to extract more
information about contestants of reality shows. Also he said that “this is the best way to collect
TRP with this type of reality show”. The channel only wants TRP and being a producer we have
to provide that type of content which would likable among society and “Champions hosted by
Waqar Zaka” show have much viewership so the producer also want to produce such type of
shows in future. Reality shows may seem like just entertainment. Reality shows are the trump
cards of the producers of the television industry. The common audience has become bored
watching the never-ending melodramatic daily soap. Reality shows are conceived with emotional
quotient in place and replace the only alternative melodramatic serials. The content in these
shows are fresh and live compared to the other programs.
According to them, they said that it’s not our agenda of the channel or producer to show
or promote abusive language among our viewers. This is true that contestants of reality shows
use abusive language. But this is the reality show, show the real you. So in our daily life we fight
with other people and use abusive language then those contestants who play and fight in reality
show can also use abusive language with each other. We cannot say that reality shows promote
abusive language instead of contestants of the reality show use abusive language that the viewers
are learning from them and use in their daily life. This is pretty obvious that when the contestants
come on TV in reality show then they become the center of attention for the general public. Not
only the contestants of Reality show but also actors and actresses of daily soap, people want to
follow them on every social media site for more information about that particular person.
Consumers want to know the personal life as well. Being a producer, we always come up with
unique and attractive content among the public and if we want to make money then we definitely
come up with this type of content on screen. Because youth and the general public like to see the
real people, people with no paper script, no editing, no trimming etc. Reality shows are always
the center of concretion for the public. He said that “being a producer I will answer you in
different perspective and being a Pakistani citizen I will answer you in different perspective. So
being a producer, I would like to say that “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show only for the
sake of money and TRP of the channel. BOL TV always uses publicity stunts to make money
and fame among public. This is reality”. TV is a traditional media and traditional media always
follow by the family. So, this is not possible that dramas are less important than reality shows.
Both have different demand level in market. This is not the right thing to say that this show ruin
our culture because our culture is already affected by the western culture. Already our culture is
totally smashed and trashed in front of our eyes so, this is wrong to blame that this show affect
our culture. This had already done by many others ways, already injected in our generation
specially in our youth. “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show is only for the entertainment
purpose. In some extent, when our youth like the way contestant wear, talk or other thing do then
they definitely copy them in their real life. This is very obvious that if this show shows nudity,
obsinity, abusive language, rough or spam material by the contestants then our youth get
influenced by this content and follow them like they follow other people on social media, they
also trying to do the same as the contestants “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show do in real
and reality TV life. The entertainment factor has proven to be vital in visual media, especially on
television.
Chapter 08
Analysis and Discussion
The research title is “Impact of reality shows on the behavior of youth. a study of
Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka.” The study is to examine the impact of reality shows on the
behavior of youth. Researcher is studying the Show which was recently on air on Bol
Entertainment Channel and the title is Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka. The purpose of this
study was to fine out the impact of reality show like behaviorial change, learn their dressing
style, learn abusive language which they us on this show etc. Researcher want to explore that
why people watch Reality show that every channel have atleast one reality show on their
channel.
The study was conducted online among youth who watch “Champions hosted by Waqar
Zaka” show. For the purpose of Data collection, for computing the results, the researcher has
selected the survey method. The population of this study was youth from 15 to 26 years, who
watch “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. Researcher has also selected a sample of 100
people due to COVID-19 pandemic. Two variables are “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”
show and impact of youth on the behavior of youth. Researcher has also selected the Interview
method and conducted an interview with two producers. The interview method also helps the
researcher to know the thinking of the developer who develops this type of content by which our
youth learn new unique things.
The result shows that most of the people watch reality show for entertainment purpose.
Television is the popular and the source of entertainment. These reality shows are very powerful
and can influence our youth generations within a fraction seconds. Reality shows are the trump
card of the producers of the television industry. A study said that the common audience has
become bored watching the melodramatic daily soap. So, they move towards reality shows. The
results show that when the person is watching reality show even for entertainment purpose they
have some impact on his behavior. Our youth show a lot of interest in reality shows because they
are unscripted and seems realistic. Researcher review some literature for their research work and
after literature review, researcher came up with the result is that “Reality based television
programs increasing its popularity. And this is the new genre of entertainment for youth”.
According to uses and gratification theory, Social media audiences have the advantage and freedom
to actively seek for information and many messages that are of interest and benefit to them. Many
people use media for them to release their tension or as their diversion. The result shows that people
only use those information that gratify themselves. People were really fond of watching reality
shows which range from informative to talent hunt and comedy show types.
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show effect the youth’s language. When researcher
conducted a research about effect of language on youth, the result seems to be positive that most
of the people use their language in their daily life. Basically television is a very powerful
medium where variety of shows on air on daily basis and after watching so many reality shows
with different content a person can easily learn their behavior and also they affect their language
as well. Reality shows influence a person’s attitude and help to shape their perception on variety
of new things. After study a research paper, jahng also believe that people or youth have some
changes in their behavior. Researcher used social learning theory and theory said that people
learn and adopt new behavior from their surroundings. So the result is that researcher use
relevant theory that fits on this topic.
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show promote the abusive language among youth.
After conducting survey, the result seems to be positive regarding promotion of abusive
language. In literature review, a study’s results shows that people were found to be
overrepresented and as more verbally aggressive towards others. And they found this factor in
reality TV programs. (Jack Glascock, 2018). The social learning said that people can learn by
observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of the behavior and our results proof that it’s
true that people learn abusive language when they watch “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”
show.
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show promote abusive language among youth and
after conducting the survey weather youth use abusive language in their life or not. Surprisingly,
the result is neutral that most of the youth do not use abusive language in their daily life but on
the other hand some of the youth use abusive language in their daily life. Social learning theory
said that Learning can occur without a change in behavior. Behaviorists say that learning has to
be represented by a permanent change in behavior; in contrast social learning theorists say that
because people can learn through observation alone, their learning may not necessarily be shown
in their performance. So, Learning may or may not result in a behavior change.
The results about the learning behavior of contestants of “Champions hosted by Waqar
Zaka” show seems to be positive that youth do learn the behavior of contestants of “Champions
hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. Social learning theory said that many behaviors can be learned, at
least partly, through modeling. Aggression can learned through models. Modeling increases the
frequency of similar behaviors. A study conducted about the consumptions of reality shows’
behavior with the help of cultivation theory and the result was as expected that frequent
consumption of socially aggressive reality programming was associated with higher levels of
social aggression, contributing above and beyond other media.
In above paragraph, researcher noticed that youth learned the behavior of contestants of
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show but the next results was totally opposite that the
youth do not like to see dressing style of the contestants of “Champions hosted by Waqar
Zaka” show. Youth don’t like to dress up like the contestants do. Social learning theory said
that the observer will react to the way the model is treated and mimic the model's behavior.
When the model's behavior is rewarded, the observer is more likely to reproduce the rewarded
behavior. When the model is punished, an example of vicarious punishment, the observer is less
likely to reproduce the same behavior. Most of the youth don’t impress with the dressing style of
the contestant’s dressing style of the “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. Also the
results shows that youth don’t want to wear the dressing style/dressing code in their life like
the contestants wear in “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. So, the result shows that
youth have no impact on their dressing style.

Researcher wanted to find out that the impact of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”
show on the morality like social interaction including friendship relationships of youth. And
the results seems to be positive that “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show present
friendship as a turbulent among youth. The results shows that “Champions hosted by Waqar
Zaka” show also present friendship relations as a source of gaining success among youth.
Youth got inspired by this kind of behavior where you can betray your own friends just to get
success. Social learning theory said that a distinction exists between an observer's "acquiring" a
behavior and "performing" a behavior. Through observation, the observer can acquire the
behavior without performing it. The observer may then later, in situations where there is an
incentive to do so, display the behavior. The observer will react to the way the model is treated
and mimic the model's behavior. When the model's behavior is rewarded, the observer is more
likely to reproduce the rewarded behavior. When the model is punished, an example of vicarious
punishment, the observer is less likely to reproduce the same behavior. “Champions hosted by
Waqar Zaka” show have an impact on youth belief about friendship relationships.
Researcher wanted to analyze the change in personality of youth through viewing reality
TV program “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. The result shows that “Champions
hosted by Waqar Zaka” show promote the act of lying, cheating and ditching your own friends.
According to our results, it’s true that “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show promote the
act of cheating, lying, and ditching your friend and it’s a trend but youth have no impact on
their life. They do not follow this trend in their real life. Youth only get emotional by watching
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show but they have no impact of this trend (act of
cheating, lying and ditching) in their life. Social learning theory said that Observers cannot
learn unless they pay attention to what's happening around them. This Process is influenced by
characteristics of the model, such as how much one likes or identifies with the model, and by
characteristics of the observer, such as the observer's expectations or level of emotional arousal.
This clears that youth do not pay attention on the lying, cheating and ditching act so they have no
impact on behavior of youth. A study conducted by (Christopher Wilson, 2012) said that
longtime viewers of Reality show (Survivor) get a higher dost antisocial behavior. This show
that youth who regularly follow the “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show act like the way
they act but the youth shows no interest in their act of cheating, lying and ditching act.
Researcher find out that youth do not act like the contestants do in a reality show. The
result seems to be negative. They don’t want to act like the way contestants act in reality show.
Youth do not follow the contestants of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show on social
media for more trends. But many other youth like to follow them on social media for more
trends. Li (2005) stated in uses and gratification that people use social media to satisfy their
needs which include cognitive needs, affective needs, personal integrative needs. Social
integrative needs, tension release needs, and medium appeal needs. According to the results, this
theory is not applicable in this research because most of the youth do not follow the contestants
of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. But some of the respondent or youth follow the
contestants of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show for new and more trends.
Youth do not intimate contestants of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show in their
life. The findings show that they have negative impact means they do not apply them in their life.
Again uses and gratification do not apply in this because they don’t follow or intimate the
contestants in their life. Youth do not like to act as contestants do in “Champions hosted by
Waqar Zaka” show because they feel that it was not acceptable action among public. The result
seems negative. Also youth have no change in their personality. They do not relate their
personality with the contestants in “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. Most of the youth
don’t want to intimate their act of lying, and cheating others to achieve their targets. Social
learning theory proofs that observer observe the behavior but it’s up to him/her that observer
want to apply this act in their personality or not. And after research, it’s clear that youth have no
impact of their act of lying and cheating in their behavior. Researcher asked the youth that
weather they like to imitate the contestants to impress others or not. And the answers say no.
most of the youth have no interest to impress other by imitate the contestants of “Champions
hosted by Waqar Zaka” show.
The “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show has an impact on the moral values of the
youth. According to the research, the graphs shows that the “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka”
show have an impact on moral values like language, friendship relationship, honesty, etc. Social
learning theory said that people are often reinforced for modeling the behavior of others. So
when the youth constantly watch this type of content where people use abusive language, act of
lying and cheating then they learn something from that and with the passage of time they can feel
the change in their behavior.
Researcher find out that “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show showed the
impression that a women dignity is based on her appearance. And the result seems positive.
People are appearing themselves in a variety of different context and scenarios. (Rhimes, 2005).
And the very next graph 6.28 shows that “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show also present
women as an objective. When people watch “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show learn
about how they treat a women or how they present on women on national television.
Also the body image of the contestant of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show is
realistic. Youth think that the contestant to whom they watch on TV is realistic and because of
this they follow them on social media. According to Uses and gratification n theory, those who
think that they are realistic also follow them on social media because they want to gratify more
information about the contestants. In previous literature review, D, belcher, 2012 conducted a
study on an investigation of the genre of reality television and its relationship to viewer’s body
image. And the findings underline the need for cultivation-based media studies that include
program-based measures of genre-specific media exposure, especially when seeking to capture
media effects related to RTV.
Researcher wanted to know that weather the contestants of the “Champions hosted by
Waqar Zaka” show lead you to develop lower self-esteem or not. The result seems positive that the
contestants of “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show lead the youth to develop lower self-
esteem. When they see how they tackle all the hurdle and difficulties to win a reality show then
they also find out that they give courage to themselves that you can do it. So, because of this
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show have a positive on the behavior of youth. A study
conducted by Parshanth G, Malur N. l., 2014 said that Every General Entertainment Television
channel irrespective of its geographical presence appears to be largely depending on Reality
Shows to capture and retain the eyeballs of the audiences for their survival. The struggle to
secure high TRP rating though has changed the definition of reality shows, with the time- it is
obvious that reality shows have remained a popular program format ever since the day they were
conceptualized for telecast. Either they show any type of content like act of humiliation etc.
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show also present the act of humiliation and
because of this it increase the lower self-esteem among youth. Youth watch how the contestants
humiliate other contestants and because of that they also humiliated in their real life just to boast
up or increase the lower self-esteem. Our result seems positive that the act of humiliation shown
in “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show increase the low self-esteem. This is the negative
impact that youth humiliate others just to increase the lower self-esteem.
“Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show affect our ethics. This proof when we conduct
the survey and analysis the result. The result seems positive that “Champions hosted by Waqar
Zaka” show have a negative impact on the ethics of the youth. Also it affect our culture that
when youth watch the “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show they will also act like the way
they act in “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. Youth follow them and this will affect our
culture.
Chapter 09
Conclusion
The research title was ‘Impact of Reality shows on the behavior of Youth. A study of
“Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”. The popularity of the reality shows lies in the fact that
these are short termed yet these present the perfect dose of entertainment. The popularity of the
reality shows lies in the fact that these are short termed yet these present the perfect dose of
entertainment. Reality TV shows are selling like hot cakes.
The aim behind this research is to find out the the impact of reality shows on the behavior
of youth. A study of “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”. This research was done those viewers
whose watching Champions hosted by Waqar zaka. The respondents were selected from the city
of Lahore with the help of survey sampling. Total number of 100 people was taken as
respondents of 15 to 26 years old and data was collected through a questionnaire consisted of 31
questions. Researcher also operationalized the core words and the terms used in present research
in order to make certain the researcher’s aim about different variables and rest of worlds or terms
in order to carry out the research study.
Theories applicable for this research were uses and gratification theory as viewer’s learn
behavior from the reality show and also need to getting entertainment and information from the
reality show is gratified. A reality show is gratifying the need of viewers as some people watch
reality show just because of entertainment. Social learning theory as these reality shows has a
great influence on youth’s behavior.
To study the impact of reality shows on the behavior of youth. A study of Champions
Hosted by Waqar Zaka, researcher stated four objectives which were the focus point of
researcher throughout the study.
First objective of the study refers to find out the impact of watching emotional and daring
acts in Champions on the morality (concerning moral values regarding cultural like language,
dressing and social interaction including friendship relationships) of youth. In order to determine
this objective, researcher asked few questions and found that 82 respondents watch reality show
for entertainment purpose. In order if we talk about language then the results shows that
“Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” affect their language and also promote abusive language
because when they watch “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” they learn their language style
and language and used words in their daily life. But the results shows that the 50% respondents
use abusive language in their life and 50% respondents don not use abusive language. Then we
talk about dressing style, the results shows that youth like to see the dressing style of the
contestants of “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” show but youth do not follow the dressing
style of the contestants so the results shows negative towards dressing style. Then we talk about
friendship relationships, the results shows that “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” show
present friendship relationships as a turbulent and a source of gaining success. But the result
shows neutral coz 50% youth have an impact or the friendship relati0onshios and 50% have not
belief in friendship relationships. The result shows positive that “Champions Hosted by Waqar
Zaka” show has an impact on our moral values.
Second objective is to analyze the change in personality of youth through viewing reality TV
program Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka. The researcher determines from the results that
“Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” show promote the act of lying, cheating and ditching your
own friends. But youth do not follow this trend. The result shows negative towards this that
youth do not learn this behavior from the contestants of “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”.
Youth do not intimate contestants in their life. The result shows negative so this objective said
that youth have no change in the behavior of the youth through watching reality TV program
“Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”.
Third objective is to investigate that watching “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” increases
higher chances of having lower self-esteem among youth. Results of this objective was show
positive that “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” show shows the impression that women’s
dignity is based on her appearance and they presents women as an objective. “Champions Hosted
by Waqar Zaka” show leads to develop lower self-esteem among youth.
Forth objective is to investigate that watching Champions increases higher chance of having
lower self-esteem (regarding to body–image satisfaction) among youth. For this purpose,
researcher asked few questions and results shows that “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”
show has positive impact on the body image satisfaction. Because of act of humiliation in
“Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”show increases the lower self-esteem among youth. The
results shows that “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” show affect the ethics and culture of
youth
The present study was one hypothesis and the hypothesis of this research was the reality
shows has positive impact on the behavior of youth or Reality shows has negative impact on the
behavior of youth, the overall results shows that Reality shows have a negative impact on the
behavior of youth.
Recommendation:
To make the reality shows flourish some recommendations must be followed that will
suggest the producers produce better quality of reality shows having positive impact on the
behavior of youth. here are some suggestions and recommendations.
 The producers of reality shows should show the entertainment element in the reality show
in specific limits. So that the youth learn some productive things from the reality shows.
 They should think out of the box things that will create the original and profitable
revenue in future.
 The producers should portray those reality shows that will not affect our already shattered
culture. They should make reality shows that portray the healthy content to spread the
message of positivity.
Limitations:
There are some limitations of the research and these are,
 This research had considered a small sample of 100 youth in order to examine the
impact of reality shows on the behavior of youth, which is not enough to represent the
entire universe of Pakistani reality shows viewers.
 This research focus on the youth from the age of 15-26yeas old, that’s why age group
is limited.
 The research is limited to the survey.
Future agenda:
This section presents some recommendations for the future researchers. This research
will further help other researchers who want to do their work easily on this topic. Researcher has
taken survey method to conduct results regarding the impact of reality shows on the behavior of
youth. a study of “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka”.
The researcher has taken the “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” show. The new
researcher has taken other case studies.
In future, this research can help other researcher to research on psychological impact of reality
shows on youth by using different methodology like focus group content analysis.
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Appendix
Table 11.1
Age
Frequency Percentage Cumulative
frequency
15-17 4 4% 4
18-20 40 40% 44
21-23 40 40% 84
24-26 16 16% 100
Total 100 100%

Table 11.2
Gender
frequency
Female 70 70% 70
Male 30 30% 100
Total 100 100%
Table 11.3
Watch reality shows
Age Frequency Percentage Cumulative
frequency
Yes 94 94% 94
No 6 6% 100
Total 100 100%
Table 11.4
Watch “Champions Hosted By Waqar Zaka”
Age Frequency Percentage Cumulative
frequency
Yes 100 100% 100
No 0 0% 100
Total 100 100%

Table 11.5
Purpose of watching reality show
frequency
For entertainment 82 82% 82
purpose
For Gaining 12 12% 94

Educational
Knowledge
For Personal 4 4% 98
Satisfaction
Other purpose 2 2% 100
Total 100 100%
Table 11.6
“Champions Hosted By Waqar Zaka” affect your language
frequency
Yes 45 45% 45
No 25 25% 70
May be 26 26% 96
Don’t know 4 4% 100
Total 100 100%

Table 11.7
“Champions Hosted By Waqar Zaka” Promote abusive language
frequency
Yes 74 74% 74
No 6 6% 80
May be 15 15% 95
Total 100 100
Table 11.8
Use of abusive language in your life
frequency
Yes 38 38% 38
No 40 40% 78
May be 21 21% 99
Total 100 100%
Table 11.9
Learning behavior of Contestants of Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka
frequency
Yes 45 45% 45
No 31 31% 76
May be 23 23% 99
Total 100 100%
Table 11.10
Youth like to see Contestants’ dressing style in champions
frequency
Yes 38 38% 38
No 55 55% 93
May be 5 5% 98
Total 100 100%
Table 11.11
People impress with their dressing style of the Contestants
frequency
Yes 26 26% 26
No 59 59% 85
May be 14 14% 99
Total 100 100%
Table 11.12
Wear this dressing code/dressing style in your life like contestants in Champions
frequency
Yes 29 29% 29
No 58 58% 87
May be 11 11% 98
Total 100 100%
Table 11.13
“Champions” have an impact on youth’s dressing code/ dressing style
frequency
Yes 32 32% 32
No 53 53% 85
May be 13 13% 98
Total 100 100%

Table 11.14
The Champions reality show present friendship as a turbulent
frequency
Yes 42 42% 42
No 27 27% 69
May be 26 26% 95
Total 100 100
Table 11.15
“Champions” Reality show present friendship relations as a source of gaining success
frequency
Yes 58 58% 58
No 20 20% 78
May be 14 14% 92
Total 100 100%
Table 11.16
“Champions” reality shows have an impact on youth’s belief about friendship
relationships
frequency
Yes 39 39% 39
No 35 35% 74
May be 20 20% 94
Total 100 100%
Table 11.17
“Champions” reality show promote the act of lying, cheating, and ditching your own
friends
frequency
Yes 60 60% 60
No 21 21% 81
May be 14 14% 95
Total 100 100%
Table 11.18
If so, then it is a new trend and you like to follow these trends in your life
frequency
Yes 34 34% 34
No 51 51% 85
May be 8 8% 93
Total 100 100%
Table 11.19
People act in real life as they (contestants) do in a reality show
frequency
Yes 34 34% 34
No 58 58% 92
May be 5 5% 97
Total 100 100%
Table 11.20
Youth follow them on social media sites for more trends
frequency
Yes 42 42% 42
No 53 53% 95
May be 4 4% 99
Total 100 100%
Table 11.21
Intimate contestants in your life
frequency
Yes 34 34% 34
No 55 55% 89
May be 5 5% 94
Total 100 100%

Table 11.22
People like to act as a reality show because you feel it was an acceptable action among
the public

frequency
Yes 39 39% 39
No 43 43% 82
May be 11 11% 93
Total 100 100%
Table 11.23
Relate your personality with contestants
frequency
Yes 35 35% 35
No 56 56% 91
May be 6 6% 97
Total 100 100%

Table 11.24
Youth imitate their act of lying, and cheating others to achieve your targets
frequency
Yes 35 35% 35
No 51 51% 86
May be 10 10% 96
Total 100 100%
Table 11.25
People like to imitate contestants to impress others
frequency
Yes 39 39% 39
No 49 49% 88
May be 10 10% 98
Total 100 100%

Table 11.26
The “Champions” reality show has an impact on your moral values

frequency
Yes 47 47% 47
No 36 36% 83
May be 11 11% 94
Total 100 100%
Table 11.27
“Champions” reality show the impression that a woman's dignity is based on her
appearance
frequency
Yes 57 57% 57
No 24 24% 81
May be 14 14% 85
Total 100 100%

Table 11.28
“Champions reality show presents women as an objective
frequency
Yes 59 59% 59
No 18 18% 77
May be 15 15% 92
Total 100 100%
Table 11.29
The body image of contestants shown in “Champions” is realistic
frequency
Yes 35 35% 35
No 32 32% 67
May be 21 21% 88
Don’t know 12 12% 100
Total 100 100%

Table 11.30
The contestants show in “Champions” lead you to develop lower self-esteem
frequency
Yes 45 45% 45
No 33 33% 78
May be 11 11% 89
Don’t know 11 11% 100
Total 100 100%
Table 11.31
Acts of humiliation shown in “Champions” reality show increase low self-esteem
frequency
Yes 54 54% 54
No 16 16% 70
May be 17 17% 87
Don’t know 13 13% 100
Total 100 100%
Table 11.32
You watch “Champions hosted by Waqar Zaka” show with your family
frequency
Yes 32 32% 32
No 61 61% 93
May be 4 4% 97
Total 100 100%
Table 11.33
“Champions” affect your ethics
frequency
Yes 56 56% 56
No 24 24% 80
May be 15 15% 95
Total 100 100%

Table 11.34
“Champion hosted by Waqar Zaka” show affect our culture
frequency
Yes 68 68% 68
No 16 16% 84
May be 11 11% 95
Total 100 100%
Impact of Reality shows on the behaviour of youth. A study of “Champions Hosted by
Waqar Zaka”
Name ----------------------------------
Age 15-17
18-20
21-23
24-26
Gender Male
Female
Other
A. Do you watch the “Champions Hosted by Waqar Zaka” reality show?
Yes no
1. Do you watch Reality shows?
Yes no
2. What is the purpose of watching reality shows?
 For entertainment purpose
 For gaining educational knowledge
 For personal satisfaction
 For other purpose
3. Does “Champions” affect your language?
Yes no don’t know maybe
4. Does “Champions” reality show promote the abusive language?

5. If yes then, do you use this abusive language in your life?
6. Do you think you are learning their behavior?
7. Do you like to see their dressing style in champions?
8. Do you impress their dressing style?
9. Do you like to wear this dressing code/dressing style in your life?
10. Does “Champions” has impact on your dressing code/ dressing style?
11. Does the Champions reality show present friendship as a trubulent?

12. Does “Champions” Reality show present friendship relations as a source of gaining
success?
13. Does “Champions” reality show have impact on your belief about friendship
relationships?
14. Does “Champions” reality show promote the act of lying, cheating and ditching your own
friends?
15. If so, do you think it is a new trend and you like to follow these trends in your life?
16. Do you act in real life as they (contestants) do in reality show?
17. Do you follow them on social media sites for more trends?
18. Do you intimate contestants in your life?

19. Do you like to act as a reality show because you feel it was an acceptable action among
public?
20. Do you relate your personality with contestants?
21. Do you imitate their act of lying, and cheating others to achieve your targets?
22. Do you like to imitate contestants to impress others?
23. Does the “Champions” reality show have impact on your moral values?
24. Does “Champions” reality show impression that a women dignity is based on her
appearance?
25. Does “Champions reality show presents women as an objective?

26. Do you think the body image of contestants shown in “Champions” is realistic?
27. Does the contestants show in “Champions” can lead you to develop lower self esteem?
28. Does acts of humiliation shown in “Champons” reality show increase low self esteem?
29. Do you watch “Champions with your family?
30. Does this show “Champions” affect your ethics?
31. Does this show affect our culture?


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