Social Learning and Cognition

Foster, Stephen F.; Rosenthal, T. L.; Zimmerman, Brandon

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“…Cultivation theory states that, the more time people spend in the virtual world, the more they feel social reality corresponds to the reality shown on television (Foster et al, 1979) According to the theory, people can copy and learn things simply by seeing other people's attitudes and behaviors. People are clearly socialized by television, and this has an impact on the general population and their institutions (Morgan and Shanahan 2010).…”

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Tendency to Watch Indian Tv Serials of Students: A Study on Khulna University

Tarannum,

Siddiqa

2024

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This study investigates the influence of Indian TV serials on the lifestyles of female students of Khulna University. This study was executed by using qualitative method of research. It targeted 100 female respondents aged 18-25 years from Khulna university students who were selected through purposive sampling method. Researcher used the Uses and gratifications theory, cultivation theory and social learning theory. This study also recorded the respondent's favorite Indian TV channels, preferred serials and category, favorite watching time, communication pattern and understanding level, level of viewing etc. The general findings reveal that, Indian TV serials have significant influence on the lifestyles of the female students. Alongside, these Indian TV serials impose the indigenous culture, fashion, art, tradition, rituals, language and customs in every sphere of life due to heavy dependency on Indian TV serials. They are constantly becoming more and more addicted to Indian TV serials and giving less importance to other educational or entertainment programs whereas they are giving more priority to these serials. In fact, the analysis shows that majority of female students are jeopardized in their studies due to watching Indian TV serials. Today’s young generation is instinctively influencing by Indian norms culture and tradition which is a big threat for Bangladeshi culture as well. This research study demonstrates how Indian TV serials are influencing female’s lifestyles.

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