Self-Concept and Social Adjustment among College Going Reality Show Participants

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 3

Abstract

Reality shows are very popular in the present decade. Reality shows vary from channel to channel; from song to cookery, and comedy to dance. Reality shows are strong reflection of the dreams, aspirations, struggle and emotions of the common man especially the youngsters. .Reality shows are becoming increasingly popular among the college students which affecting their attitude and mental health. The present study focused on exploring whether there exists any relationship between self-concept and social adjustment of reality show participants; and if there is, to what extent. Stratified Random Sampling was adopted for selecting 150 contestants who are participating in different reality shows in different channels. The variables were measured using self-concept inventory and social adjustment inventory. The result indicate that there exists a significant positive relationship between the self-concept and social adjustment of reality show participants.

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Jasseer J, Selvaraj S, Fresnal .

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  • EP ID EP418258
  • DOI 10.9790/0837-2303075255.
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Jasseer J, Selvaraj S, Fresnal . (2018). Self-Concept and Social Adjustment among College Going Reality Show Participants. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 23(3), 52-55. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-418258