A theory of television program choice

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Abstract

Researchers have employed different theoretical frameworks to predict patterns of television program choice. Despite varied theoretical origins, such efforts typically assume that program choice is systematically related to program content. A substantial body of marketing research, however, has provided evidence that choice is determined by scheduling—not content—factors, drawing into question the explanatory power of current theories. This article integrates disparate theoretical perspectives into a single model that is consistent with empirically documented patterns of choice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)430-446
JournalCommunication Research
Volume10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983

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