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Thesis
Television and media accessibility and socioeconomic implications on content consumption
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Mar 2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00010879
Abstract
The researcher aims to educate and examine the role capitalism plays on current streaming and viewing habits based on socioeconomic standings. The author hypothesizes that costs of monthly subscriptions, even bundled packages, have become too expensive for the average US citizen to be able to afford more than a few of these services. This hypothesis is based on current federal and state wages and the lack of available career opportunities. Under the implication that many can no longer afford most viewing platforms, the researcher infers that there is a decline in revenue for these major media outlets. Gathering evidence through personal interviews, surveys, and other research-focused correspondences, this study verifies the lengths viewers will take to stream their favorite movies, shows, or even live feeds while paying directly as little as possible. This includes pirating, password sharing, and the use of VPNs. Through these methods, the researcher demonstrates a need for more fairly priced packaging relative to what people can afford and argues for more accessible means of viewing altogether. The concerns of the researcher particularly highlight the need for education through television programming, and that those without access to live television or streaming are more likely to find information via social media instead, with no way to practice media literacy to reduce the spread of misinformation. The analysis made by the researcher describes a correlation between lower-income socioeconomic backgrounds and likelihood of getting their news via outlets such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.
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- Title
- Television and media accessibility and socioeconomic implications on content consumption
- Creators
- J. Bobman
- Contributors
- Michelle McHugh (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 105 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Television (and Media) Management; Cinema and Television; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 991022040868504721