Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of reality television shows. The objective is to examine the impact of reality television shows among the expatriate parents and children. A sample of 50 households is taken for the study from Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman. The analysis revealed that mothers are more aware of the negative effects of reality shows than fathers. Parents feel that television reality shows help participants to showcase their talents and also to earn quick money. Among the children boys are highly aware of negative effects of television reality shows than girls. It is also found that there is a difference in the preference of channel, reality shows, viewing time between boys and girls.

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