uses and gratifications thoery




The uses and gratifications theory assumes audiences actively seek out of media satisfy individual needs


information - 

finding out about relevant events and conditions in immediate surroundings, society and the world
seeking advice on practical matters or opinion and decision choices 


personal identity 


- finding reinforcement for personal values 
- finding models of behaviour 
- identifying with  valued others 
- gaining insight into one self's 

Entertainment –

-        Escapism - frozen (takes you out the real world)
-        Relaxing
-        Filling time
-        Emotional release ( love story)
-        Sexual gratification ( 50 shades of grey)

Integration and social interaction

-        Gaining insight into circumstances of others :social empathy
-        Identifying with others and gaining a sense of belonging
-        Finding a basis for conversations and social interaction 
-        Having a substitute for real life companionship 




My Media Consumption:

Ali G  


Entertainment

Escapism

This film was a comedy film as it was funny it allowed me to escape from the real world souly focus on the film 


Friday night dinner
Integration and social interaction

Gaining insight into circumstances of others: social
This series I very relatable to many Jewish families this allows them to be able to relate to piece of media which will make them want to watch it closely  



Planet earth
Information
Finding about relevant events and immediate surroundings
Planet earth introduce me to a lot of information that I have never seen before this allowed me to gain a strong interest





Comments

  1. A PhillipsonNovember 29, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    Saul

    Again, a pleasing piece of work with a a good level of detail. The only improvement - again - that I would suggest is adding examples in as you are writing down definitions. Also, again, please spell the title correctly going forwards.

    Please leave a comment below as a reflection on feedback and explaining any changes you have made.

    Mr P

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