IMPACT OF REALITY TV SHOWS ON UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE

Authors

  • Zikra Faiz Special Education Department, University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan
  • Asmaa Azeem Special Education Department, University of Management & Technology, Lahore Pakistan
  • Ibtasam Thakur Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v4i03.736

Abstract

Reality TV shows are often featured; these are considered as a type of television programs which do not featured by professional actors. The purpose of the present study was to figure out the impact of reality television shows on the young adult students at university-level. The objectives of the present study were to find out the impact of reality TV shows on university students and to find out the pros and cons of a reality TV show for university students. The quantitative approach was adopted, whereas the research design was descriptive to determine the impact of reality TV shows on university students' performance. The researcher collected data through a cross-sectional survey method technique. Total 800 (400 males and 400 females) students were selected using a random sampling technique of probability sampling. The researchers developed a questionnaire which was consisted of two parts; the first part was consisted of demographical information, whereas the second part comprised of 40 closed-ended items, which were consisted of four subscales; influence of reality TV shows, pros and cons of reality TV shows, reality TV shows and impact on learning and education, and role of the show in an Education). The data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistical techniques using SPSS version 21. Results of the study showed that reality TV shows negatively impact students' minds. The majority of the participants agreed that they use the WhatsApp compared to other social media Apps. Reality TV shows engage students most of the time, and they never complete their tasks on time. Students are negatively affected by reality shows in more than one ways. Students sometimes associate reality shows with the real world because these shows focus on bullying, violent conduct, and unhealthy competitiveness. It is recommended that government must take steps to prevent the negative impact of reality TV shows on students.

Keywords: Reality TV shows, University Students, Pros and Cons.

Author Biographies

  • Zikra Faiz, Special Education Department, University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan

    Lecturer

     

  • Asmaa Azeem, Special Education Department, University of Management & Technology, Lahore Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

  • Ibtasam Thakur, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

Additional Files

Published

2022-09-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 03 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Social Research PJSR

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

[1]
“IMPACT OF REALITY TV SHOWS ON UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 4, no. 03, pp. 464–470, Sep. 2022, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v4i03.736.