Watching television, apparent similarity and adolescents’ anticipations of a romantic partner in the north and south west regions of cameroon
Keywords:
Television viewing, Adolescents, Expectation, Romantic partner
Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore the affiliations between global and romantically themed television viewing and adolescents’ potentials of a romantic partner. A sample of 2140 15-17-year-olds from Cameroon graded the significance of physical attractiveness and a satisfying personality in a romantic partner. The results show adequate but significant relations for overall television viewing, after related variables and the value of other associations were accounted for. This association are unrelated to direct experience and the observed similarity of televised interpretations. The discussions focused on the role of undeviating experience.
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Baran, S. (1976), “How Tv And Film Portrayals Affect Sexual Satisfaction In College Students?”, In Journalism quarterly, n°53, pp 468-473;
Baran, S. (1976), “Sex On Tv And Adolescent Self-Image”, In Journal of Broadcasting, n°20, pp 61-68;
Brown, J. & Newcomer, S. (1991), “Television Viewing And Adolescents’ Sexual Behavior”, In Journal of Homosexuality, n°21, pp 77-91;
Collins, R. & al. (2004), “Watching Sex On Television Predicts Adolescent Initiation Of Sexual Behavior”, In Pediatrics, n°114, pp 280-289;
Courtright, J. & Baran, S. (1980), “The Acquisition Of Sexual Information By Young People” In Journalism Quarterly, n°57, pp 107-114;
Eggermont, S. & Krol, K. (2005), Sex On Flemish TV, Belgium, Leuven School for Mass Communication Research.
Eggermont, S. (2005), “Television Viewing and Adolescent Females' Body Dissatisfaction: The Mediating Role Of Opposite Sex Expectations. Communications”, In The European Journal of Communication Research, n°50, pp 343-357;
Eidelson, R. & Epstein, N. (1982), “Cognition And Relationship Maladjustment: Development Of Measure Of Dysfunctional Beliefs”, In Journal of Consulting and clinical psychology, n°50, pp 715-720
Ekstrom, R. & al. (1986), “Who Drops Out Of High School and Why? Findings From A National Study”, In Teachers College Record, n°87, pp 356-373;
Epstein, N. & Eidelson, R. (1981), “Unrealistic Beliefs Of Clinical Couples: Their Relationship To Expectations, Goals And, Satisfaction” In American journal of family therapy, n°4, pp 13-22 ;
Feiring, C. (1999), “Concepts Of Romance In 15-Year-Old Adolescents”, In Journal of Research on adolescence, n°6, pp 181-200;
Furman, W. & Buhrmester, D. (1992), “Age And Sex Differences In Perceptions Of Networks Or Personal Relationships”, In Child Development, n°63, pp 103-115;
Furman, W. & Simon, V. (1999), “Cognitive Representations Of Adolescent Romantic Relationships”, pp 75-98;
Furman, W. & Wehner, E. (1994), “Romantic Views: Toward A Theory Of Adolescent Romantic Relationships”, pp 7-36;
Furman, W. & wehner, E. (1997), “Adolescent Romantic Relationships: A Developmental Perspective”, pp 21-36;
Gibbons, J. & Brusi-Figueroa, R. (1997), “Gender-Related Ideals Of Puerto Rican Adolescents”, In Journal of Early Adolescence, n°17, pp 349-371;
Gordon, S. & Gilgun, J. (1987), “Adolescent Sexuality”, pp 147-167;
Greenberg, B. & al. (1993), “Adolescents’ reactions to Media sex and the adolescent”, pp 177-224.
Larson, R. & Richards, M. (1994), “Family Emotions: Do Young Adolescents And Their Parents Experience The Same State?”, In Journal of Research on Adolescence, n°4, pp 567-583;
McNeil, J. (1975), “Feminism, Femininity, and Television Shows. A Content Analysis”, In Journal of Broadcasting, n°19, pp 259-271;
Press, A. (1990). Class, Gender And The Female Viewer: Women‘s Responses To Dynasty. In M. E. Brown (eds), Television And Women‘S Culture (pp. 158-182). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Reese-Weber, M. & Marchand J. (2002). Family and Individual Predictors Of Late Adolescents‘Romantic Relationships. In Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 31,197-206;
Rosengren, K. & Windhal, S. (1989), Media Matter – TV Use In Childhood Adolescence. Norwood, NJ: Ablex Publishing Corporation.
Segrin, C. & Nabi, R, (2002), “Does Television Viewing Cultivate Unrealistic Expectation about Marriage?” Journal of communication, n° 52, pp 247-263;
Signorielli, N. (1990), “ Adolescents And Ambivalence Toward Marriage: A Cultivation Analysis”, Youth & Society, n° 23, pp121-149;
Simon, V, & al, (2013), The Social Construction Of Adolescent‘S Representations Of Romantic Relationships. In S. Larose& G. M. Tarabulsy (eds), Attachment And Development: Volume 7. The Role of Relationships in Human Development (pp.301-326). Quebec, Canada: Les presses de l‘Université du Québec.
Sippola, L. (1999), “Getting To Know The Other: The Characteristics And Developmental Significance Of Other-Sex Relationships In Adolescence”. In Journal of Youth and adolescences, n° 28, pp 407-419
Stiles, D, & al, (1990), ”Opposite Sex Ideal In The United States And Mexico As Perceived By Young Adolescents”, In Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, n° 21, pp 180-199;
Ward, L, (2003),” Understanding The Role Of Entertainment Media In The Sexual Socialization Of American Youth: A Review Of Empirical Research. In Developmental Review, n° 23, pp 347 388;
Ward, L, (2002),” Does Television Exposure Affect Emerging Adults‘ Attitude And Assumptions About Sexual Relationships: Correlational And Experimental Confirmation”, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, n° 31, pp 1-15;
Ward,L. M., & Rivadeneyra, R, (1999), “Contributions Of Entertainment Television To Adolescents‘ Sexual Attitudes And Expectations: The Role Of Viewing Amount Versus Viewer Involvement”, In Journal of Sex Research, n° 36, pp 237-249;
Weaver, J, & Wakshlag, J, (1986), “Perceived Vulnerability To Crime, Criminal Victimization Experience, And Television Viewing”, In Journal of Broadcasting
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2021-02-04
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Yembi John 2021. Watching television, apparent similarity and adolescents’ anticipations of a romantic partner in the north and south west regions of cameroon. International Journal on Integrated Education. 4, 1 (Feb. 2021), 246-256. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v4i1.1180.
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