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A SOCIAL COGNITIVE APPROACH TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF POPULAR POKER TELEVISION SHOWS ON COLLEGE STUDENTS
| Title: | A SOCIAL COGNITIVE APPROACH TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF POPULAR POKER TELEVISION SHOWS ON COLLEGE STUDENTS. |
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| Name(s): |
Londo, Marc, Author Shaver, Dan, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2006 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Tournament poker shows have become a leading ratings draw on American television. Since ESPN and the Travel Channel began airing their innovative poker shows in 2003, the game has reached a new following, particularly among college students. There are unique and psychologically significant factors that characterize the college population that make students particularly receptive to popular characterizations in media. This study investigates the potential exacerbating effect that these widely popular poker television shows have on the gambling behavior of college students. 444 college students completed a survey designed to assess gratifications sought through media along with measures of attitudes, gambling behavior, and social systems. Using Social Cognitive Theory as a framework of influence, exposure to these shows – ranging from the individual student to the overall college environment – was assessed and evaluated. Results indicated that student gambling is strongly correlated to viewership of poker shows, particularly among younger students. This was especially seen among students who utilized the online gambling option. Gambling behavior of peers wasn't shown to be a strong influence for student gambling. However, excitement was shown to be a strong variable that should be looked at closer. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0001087 (IID), ucf:46781 (fedora) | |
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2006-05-01 M.A. Arts and Sciences, Nicholson School of Communication Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
social cognitive theory bandura television online Internet poker poker online gambling gambling social comparison identification activation theory uses and gratifications World Series of Poker ESPN |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0001087 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | campus 2007-01-31 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
