PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF REALITY SHOWS AND THEIR IMPACT ON MODERN YOUTH

Abstract. The article considers the psychological features of the appeal of reality shows to audiences, particularly the younger generation, which is focused on the interests and needs of teenagers and young men. Youth subculture quoted by many reality shows, easily projected a life of his own young viewers. First of all, it is due to the fact that it is better perceived and assimilated what expect, recognizable and interesting. Young audiences are distinguished by an emotional faith in the authenticity of displayed on the screen, and it is often used by many creators of a reality show.

Keywords: reality shows, mass-media, manipulative influence, aggression, Jean, subculture, perfect image, interpersonal relationships, audience, pattern of conduct, TV program, cultural space, a television process, values, attitudes, personality, the effect of interactivity, manipulative influence, conformity, television, media techniques

Volkov Aleksandr – doctor of psychological sciences, professor of department of psychology of the North-Caucasian federal university.

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Chursinova Olga – candidate of psychological Sciences, senior lecturer of the Department of psycho-pedagogical technologies and management in education, Stavropol Krai Institute of education development, advanced training and retraining of workers of education.

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