We’ve all read the stories. Former cable and satellite viewers who now live exclusively in a world of Netflix, Amazon Prime and whatever other content can be found on the internet. I’ve always been amazed by how these articles ignore the most important element of …
Viewers used to wait a certain period to watch the next episode of their favorite television program. But new media services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime let viewers watch several episodes of their favorite program in a single sitting, a practice known as …
It is a general perception that the gender-based stereotype is still prevalent in both the educational and entertainment TV programs aimed at children. Often the programs have more male characters than the female characters. They also depict the female characters showing fear and sadness and …
Television viewing is no longer confined to networks, cable and subscription channels, of course. The internet has enabled viewers to watch televised programs on web-based streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Many in the industry know that the rise of such streaming services has …
The media has long been criticized for the unhealthy manner in which it characterizes weight and body types. Evidence indicates that exposure to these media messages can influence audience members about their own and others’ health and attractiveness and impact viewers’ psychological well-being. Studies also …
