'Big Brother' Germany and Spain: a Linguistic Characterization from a Theory of Register

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 125-146
Author(s):  
Pau Bertomeu Pi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Language Production ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Linguistic Characterization

The aim of this paper is to justify the suitability of using Big Brother as a means of addressing the study of colloquial register in German and Spanish. Drawing on the conceptualization of register as a continuum (Briz Gómez 2010), in the following pages we examine an unpublished bilingual corpus consisting of conversations in daily routine contexts. The analysis of the data reveals that the situational features are highly colloquial in the interactions studied, and shows a specific display of the following parameters: control on language production, lexical in/accuracy, deixis, un/familiar treatment, syntax, extra/linguistic contextualization and tone. In conclusion, this qualitative study sheds light on the language used in conversations in reality television and lays the foundation to consider Big Brother an adequate corpus for analyzing colloquial register in both languages.

Reality Television

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Murray
Keyword(s):  
Reality Television ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Television Studies ◽  
Prime Time ◽  
Broadcast Television ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Cable Networks ◽  
Political Implications ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of

While we can locate the start of the most recent wave of American reality TV in the 2000–2001 season with the premiere of Survivor and Big Brother, the history of the genre reaches back to the very earliest days of broadcast television, with programs such as Queen for a Day and Candid Camera. The current, and perhaps most significant and long-lasting, wave of reality television developed out of a moment of financial destabilization for the broadcast networks. In an environment of rising production costs, intense competition from cable networks, and the appearance of a range of new digital technologies that threatened the very basics of the financing and production of broadcast television, networks welcomed reality formats—many of which were created and sold by European packagers—into their prime-time schedules. The genre has become so profitable over the past decade that not only has it formed the base of network prime-time schedules, but it has also seeped into virtually all cable programming, often helping form a cable network’s brand identity. Media scholars quickly took note of these industrial changes and also considered how cultural and political changes might also be fueling the popularity of the genre at the turn of the 21st century—particularly the increased acceptance of surveillance and the intensification of neoliberal strategies and discourses. As a result, reality television became a catalyst for not just the restructuring of the television business, but also for the study of television in an academic environment. Over the preceding decade, the focus and methods of television studies had been remade as scholars considered the social, economic, philosophical, and political implications of a genre that makes claims to the Real, the ordinary, and the spectacular simultaneously. This article details some of the most relevant and important works related to the project of understanding the global phenomenon of reality television.

scholarly journals ‘You're in Cruel England Now!’: Teaching Research Ethics through Reality Television

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viv Burr ◽  
Nigel King
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Teaching Research ◽  
Qualitative Work ◽  
One Year ◽  
Familiar Material

This article reports findings from a one-year research project funded by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Psychology Network. The research aimed to explore the use of ‘reality’ television in teaching research ethics to psychology undergraduates and this article reports on those findings that have particular relevance for qualitative research methods. Experience of teaching research ethics suggests that students can find the process of thinking through ethical issues in qualitative work quite challenging. Ethical issues in qualitative research can be subtly different from, or more complex than, those raised by quantitative studies, and yet most textbooks that deal with research ethics tend to focus on the latter. This article presents findings from a research project by the authors, which suggest that using familiar material such as TV programmes, and in particular ‘reality’ TV, can be effective in helping students address ethical issues in qualitative research. Fifteen second-year psychology undergraduates were shown an extract from an episode of Big Brother (Channel 4). They were then asked to discuss in small groups the ethical issues they felt it raised, and these discussions were audio-recorded. Subsequently, they were asked to apply their thinking to a research brief by discussing the ethical issues it raised, suggesting ideas for design and then writing a research proposal. This article reports findings from the first stage of the project. It presents evidence from the discussion groups indicating that the TV material had promoted an in-depth consideration of some ethical issues that can be challenging for students to address in relation to qualitative work, notably informed consent, confidentiality and risk of harm.

scholarly journals A content analysis of tobacco and alcohol audio-visual content in a sample of UK reality TV programmes

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander B Barker ◽  
John Britton ◽  
Emily Thomson ◽  
Abby Hunter ◽  
Magdalena Opazo Breton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Reality Tv ◽  
Population Exposure ◽  
Alcohol Content ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Minute Interval ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Made In

Abstract Background Exposure to tobacco and alcohol content in audio-visual media is a risk factor for smoking and alcohol use in young people. We report an analysis of tobacco and alcohol content, and estimates of population exposure to this content, in a sample of reality television programmes broadcast in the UK. Methods We used 1-minute interval coding to quantify tobacco and alcohol content in all episodes of five reality TV programmes aired between January and August 2018 (Celebrity Big Brother; Made in Chelsea; The Only Way is Essex; Geordie Shore and Love Island), and estimated population exposure using viewing data and UK population estimates. Results We coded 5219 intervals from 112 episodes. Tobacco content appeared in 110 (2%) intervals in 20 (18%) episodes, and alcohol in 2212 (42%) intervals and in all episodes. The programmes delivered approximately 214 million tobacco gross impressions to the UK population, including 47.37 million to children; and for alcohol, 4.9 billion and 580 million respectively. Conclusion Tobacco, and especially alcohol, content is common in reality TV. The popularity of these programmes with young people, and consequent exposure to tobacco and alcohol imagery, represents a potentially major driver of smoking and alcohol consumption.

The OCD Project: Educational or Sensational?

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-122
Author(s):  
Lindsay Mae Miller ◽  
Brett J. Deacon ◽  
David P. Valentiner
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Television Program ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Big Brother

Ninety-two young adults were randomly assigned to watch two episodes of The OCD Project, a reality television program depicting the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder using exposure therapy, or two episodes of another reality television program (Big Brother). Participants in The OCD Project condition (n = 35) endorsed significantly fewer negative beliefs about exposure therapy than participants in the Big Brother condition (n = 42). Participants’ obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms did not moderate the beneficial effects of watching The OCD Project. These results provide preliminary evidence that reality television programs can have a modest psychoeducational benefit and might be used to change attitudes about mental health problems and their treatment.

Spanish phraseology in formal and informal spontaneous oral language production

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-106
Author(s):  
Enrique Gutiérrez Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Oral Language ◽  
Language Production ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Reality Show ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Individual Issue

AbstractThe study presented in this paper aims to perform a comprehensive analysis of the use of phraseological units (PUs) in contemporary Spanish according to two different levels of oral language production: (a) spontaneous informal (on the basis of conversations uttered among the contestants of the Spanish version of the reality show Big Brother), (b) spontaneous formal (on the basis of interviews performed on Spanish radio and TV programmes). The configuration of Spanish phraseology as it is used in formal and informal spontaneous oral language production will be investigated according to four variables: frequency distribution, typological distribution, stylistic distribution, and individual distribution. It will be shown that a) the more informal the discourse context, the higher the frequency of use of PUs, b) that idioms (and not routine formulae or proverbs) are clearly dominant in both formal and informal oral contexts, c) that there are speakers in formal discourse contexts who often utter informal PUs, d) that vulgar vs. non-vulgar PUs – and not so much informal vs. non-informal PUs – is the main disagreement between formal and informal spontaneous oral contexts, and e) that using vulgar PUs more or less frequently would be a highly individual issue.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives about Hypertension

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily P. Jolles ◽  
Raj S. Padwal ◽  
Alexander M. Clark ◽  
Branko Braam
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Personalized Approach ◽  
Control Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control

To understand hypertensive patients' perspectives regarding blood pressure and hypertension treatment, this qualitative study applied semistructured interviews of hypertensive patients. Participants were recruited from two hypertension clinics at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. To be eligible for inclusion, patients had to be aged 18 years or older, diagnosed with hypertension by a healthcare provider, and currently taking an antihypertensive medication. Participants were stratified in the analysis according to blood pressure control. Twenty-six patients (mean age 57; 62% female) were interviewed, of which 42% were on target and 58% were not. Three underlying themes emerged from the interviews: (a) knowledge of blood pressure relating to diagnosis and management and control of hypertension, (b) integration of hypertension management into daily routine, and (c) feelings and beliefs of wellness. None of the above themes were associated with better control. Knowledge gaps were found, which emphasize the need for further patient education and physician training. Feelings and beliefs of wellness, and not knowledge, were important factors in home assessment of blood pressure. The absence of connections between control of hypertension and the identified domains indicates that current approaches could benefit from the development of a more personalized approach for education and communication.

Are Millennials Ready for the Internet of Things?

2019 ◽  
pp. 199-220
Author(s):  
Belem Barbosa ◽  
Sandra Filipe ◽  
Claudia Amaral Santos ◽  
Dora Simões
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
New Media ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Home Work ◽  
The Internet Of Things

A lot has been said about the digital natives and their natural way of integrating the internet in their daily activities. Millennials have been considered a unique segment of consumers by researchers and practitioners alike, due to their ability and propensity to adopt and adapt new media to their daily routine. Although it is expectable that they are particularly keen on embracing IoT, extant literature is scarce on their views on the adoption of IoT to their home, work, and leisure activities. In this chapter, the authors analyze the potential of the millennial segment to IoT products and services. Results of a qualitative study with Portuguese consumers are included and provide interesting cues to marketers working with IoT offers.

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN SUMBER BELAJAR DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-98
Author(s):  
Mega Dwi Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Data Validation ◽  
Individual Site ◽  
Event Location ◽  
The Way

Primary education can build the students’ character through many kinds of learning sources. Learning sources is anything which can be used to optimalize the result of the study. It can be seen not only from the result but also the process of students’ interaction with many kinds of learning sources which can motivate them to study and increase their understanding in a certain lesson. The use of learning sources can be used as one of ways in developing the students’ character. There are several ways in using learning sources in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The focus of this thesis are (1) How to choose the use of learning sources in developing the students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung (2) How is the process in using learning sources in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung (3) How is the result of using learning sources in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The purpose of this study are to explain and describe (1) To know the way in choosing the use of learning sources in developing students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagungs (2) To know the process in using learning sources in developing the students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung (3) To know the result of using learning sources in developing the students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The method of this study is using qualitative study that is multisite. The locations are in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The data sources of this study are informant, event, location and document. The kinds of data are primary and secondary data. The technique of this study are individual site data and analysis and multisite data analysis while the data validation uses, credibility, dependability, transferability and information. From this study, the writer can conclude: (1) the way in choosing learning sources to develop the students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar and MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung is very comprehensive. It covers adaptation of students’ character application and the environment (2) the process of using learning sources in developing students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar has integrated in school regulation and then it’s socialized and implemented the schedule orderly along with organizer team and in MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung implement it through application which can be separated into several kinds, they are daily routine and organizing (3) the result of using learning sources in developing students’ character in MI Nurul Islam Mirigambar can be devided into religious character, discipline, caring to environment, responsible, creative, loving reading and standing alone, white in MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Wates Sumbergempol Tulungagung covers religious character, discipline, responsible, friendly, communicative, standing alone and honest.

scholarly journals Winner Takes All (the Gossip): Conversations in the reality show “Bigg Boss”

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arathy Puthillam ◽  
Sampada Karandikar ◽  
Hansika Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Selection ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Intrasexual Competition ◽  
Social Experiment ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Reality Show ◽  
Winner Takes All

Reality television is a social experiment and interactions observed among contestants reflect a microcosm of real-life exchanges. In the present study, we inspected gossip in the eleventh season of Bigg Boss, an Indian reality show fashioned after UK’s Big Brother. Specifically, two independent raters coded the frequency of conversations, how many of them were gossip, who the targets were, and how much each contestant contributed to the exchange. The connotation, content, and purpose of gossip was investigated for the top three contestants and those who were evicted in earlier episodes. We found that the winners engaged in and were targets of more conversations than those evicted. Consistent with theories of group and sexual selection, women spoke more about physical appearance and reputation, and the only male contestant investigated discussed status and prestige more than other topics. Information sharing was primarily motivated by social comparisons and intrasexual competition, but not so much to compare groups. Limitations are discussed.

scholarly journals An Autoethnography of Child Artists in Tamil Dance Reality Television Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-92
Author(s):  
Sithara Venkatesh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Television Production ◽  
Memory Work ◽  
Television Shows ◽  
Daily Experiences ◽  
History Of ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
The Right ◽  
Depth Interviews

Reality Television shows that revolve around the lives of children have become popular to audiences of all ages, which is evident in their success across diverse channels and various demographics (Palmer, 2013). With the increase in the number of reality shows and child participants in them, emerges a critical need of questioning the power of those in authority and are in- charge of production over the powerless group (the children) who aren’t of an age to legally possess the right to consent on their work, but have become the primary focus of almost every aspect of media commercialisation. An analysis of the conditions and effects of child participation in reality shows is extremely complex as it is difficult to make a child share his/her experience with others. It is also true that the history of children’s daily experiences are extremely difficult to trace, since children themselves have had little or no access to those public forms of expression (Holland, 2004). This paper is an autoethnographic study that explores Tamil dance reality television's child artists during the period 2008-2020.The bodily performances of the dance reality television’s child artists and crew are studied by focusing on the intersections of body and space and with them developing in this context the concept of Biopolitics, as advanced by Michel Foucault (1979). The qualitative study covers a sample of 8 dance reality shows in five different Tamil channels with a focus on 12 child artists and how they spend their everyday lives in the shooting sets, rehearsal studios and other media production spaces. The researcher, being an insider in the reality television programmes, as a freelance floor director and coordinator for more than ten years now, provides this paper a significant leverage of the same and uses methods of memory work and self-reflexive writing along with in-depth interviews.

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