Relationships Affected By Media

The media

The media can come in many forms. From social media, magazines to Television. Although there are fundamental differences the core purpose of all media is communication. Whether it be to inform, entertain or advertise.

Communication

Communication comes in many forms as well. For example: written or spoken communication. These all involve the the exchange of information through different medias. In order for communication to be carried our correctly, understanding must be accomplished which in turn effects your relationships.

Relationships

Relationships refer to interaction between yourself and other people. There are many types of relationships. For example: Casual, filial and romantic relationships.

The following illustrated essay will explain how the media affects ones beliefs and values towards relationships. It will explore the different media devices and how they individually affect on the perception of an individual.

Pertaining to Movies, as a from of media. It can be seen that movies express idealised forms of relationships. An appropriate example is romance. Soap operas and movies all provide the public with idealised concepts, such as “love at first sight”. Many people interpret this concept and think that love is an instant connection between people. In these films a couple is able to fall involve with in a matter of minutes, get married and live in “prosperity for all eternity”. Movies have also idealised appearance and personality. This concept, however, does not work in reality. A person’s personality can not be judged by how he or she looks. The common misbelief as a result of “love at first sight” is that it will last. It is possible to be attracted to someones looks but love is not determi...

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... my family by Robbie H. Harris is an excellent book which helps children understand what type of family the have and how to behave accordingly.

In conclusion, the media as a whole affects both positively and negatively of ones beliefs and values of different relationships. Depending on circumstance and personal factors the externes of the effect can range from moderate to unhealthy and detrimental to ones social life and inability to manage a relationship.

Works Cited

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication

http://www.richardgjonesjr.com/blog/2013/5/12/how-does-social-media-affect-our-relationships-interpersonal-9.html

http://lmc.gatech.edu/~herrington/gcp/Ethnology/media_ethn.htm

http://www.psychologicalselfhelp.org/Chapter9.pdf

http://www.energeticsinstitute.com.au/page/early_life_attachment_affects_adult_intimacy_and_relationships.html