Many research studies seem to think that modern TV plays a huge role in our perception of love.
As an integral part of our lives, television does not only influence our perception on issues relating to love, but issues about life in general.
The more increase in media consumption leads to positive love fantasies about ideas such as marriage and romance. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it may put a lot of pressure on the other partner if they are not similar to the newly formed ideas of love influenced by modern television.
Some of the good things that modern tv viewing associates with are idealistic material and intimate expectations. For some, it also influences their beliefs and shapes their personalities.
According to the ichhori team on ichhori.com, researchers from The University of Michigan conducted a study on 625 college students out of which 392 were females, to determine how movies and TV shows were influencing their lives. Those who took part were given a list of 93 romantic movies and 17 sitcoms, such as “500 Days of Simmer”, “Crazy Stupid Love”, “How I Met Your Mother” and “Big Bang Theory” and were asked how many they have seen and how often.
They were also asked if and how often they watch marriage-themed reality shows such as “Millionaire Matchmaker” as well. Researchers then analyzed the student’s beliefs about love and also gauged whether or not they believed that TV depiction of real life or just saw it as fantasy.
The research studies indicated that more exposure to romantic movies or TV shows is associated with a stronger belief that “love finds a way” and overcomes all obstacles. Higher exposure to marriage-themed reality TV shows is associated with belief in “love at first sight” and “true love” that will be nearly perfect or ideal.
Therefore, the research suggested that the behaviors depicted in every entertainment genre are imprinted into our views of romance.
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