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Experiences of Positive Life Changes from Viewing Television: A Qualitative Study /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Experiences of Positive Life Changes from Viewing Television: A Qualitative Study // Paige Huff-Hemmis.
Author:	Huff-Hemmis, Paige,
Description:	1 electronic resource (321 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-12, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International85-12A.
Subject:	Psychobiology. -
Online resource:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=31330851
ISBN:	9798382819860

Experiences of Positive Life Changes from Viewing Television: A Qualitative Study /
Huff-Hemmis, Paige,

Experiences of Positive Life Changes from Viewing Television: A Qualitative Study /Paige Huff-Hemmis. - 1 electronic resource (321 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-12, Section: A.

The impact of television on disposition and life perspective can range from simple mood enhancement to profound, life-altering effects. This study explored how watching television can lead to significant positive changes in an individual's life. While existing quantitative research sheds light on the beneficial experiences viewers may encounter, it falls short of unpacking the nuanced ways television influences individuals to enact positive changes in their lives. This research addressed this oversight by using a qualitative approach to probe the emotional catalysts and motivational factors behind viewers' life changes after engaging with television programming. By doing so, it ventured into uncharted territory, contributing significantly to the field of positive psychology, and helping narrow the existing literature gap on the subject. The study investigated the following research question, "How do viewers of television programming aged 25 to 65 describe the experience of making a substantial positive change in their lives after being inspired by something they watched on television?" A generic qualitative inquiry was employed to conduct and analyze extensive interviews with eight participants, comprising six women and two men, via Zoom with recorded audio. Participants resided in the United States and were of varying ethnic backgrounds, encompassing Canadian American, European American, Hispanic, African American, and Middle Eastern. The study was framed around positive psychology, using the PERMA model as a measure of well-being, which stands for positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. These components were identified as indicators of well-being among each participant. Transcribed transcripts were used with inductive thematic analysis to examine the data, producing patterns and themes for each participant. Six overarching themes emerged from the synthesized data: (a) transformation through adversity, (b) positive shifts and personal growth, (c) the importance of relationships, (d) finding meaning, engagement, and appreciation, (e) community and support networks, and (f) summit of success-navigating the peaks of achievement. The participants' experiences were as varied as the programs that served as the catalysts for change. Examples included individuals making significant career changes, ending toxic relationships, and overcoming personal obstacles after being influenced by a character or storyline on television. The findings underscore television's capacity to foster positive well-being and motivate personal growth, shedding light on an important dynamic for both media producers and psychology researchers. This highlights the power of media to not only entertain but also inspire and affect change in viewers' lives.

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ISBN: 9798382819860Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Psychobiology.
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