Document Type
Honors Project
First Advisor
Dr. Jeff Pierson
Degree Award Date
Spring 2003
Keywords
Overweight, Character Depiction, Television Show, Assessment, Content Analysis
Disciplines
American Film Studies | Arts and Humanities | Dramatic Literature, Criticism and Theory | Television
Abstract
This research paper will contain a content analysis of the portrayal and presence of 'overweight' individuals in popular situation comedies and reality shows from major television networks. In addition, the results of a survey will be incorporated into the paper so further conclusions can be drawn.
Recommended Citation
Ford, Meredith, "Weighing In: An Assessment and Content Analysis Regarding the Depiction of 'Overweight' Male and Female Characters on Television Shows" (2003). Honors Projects. 344.
https://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/honors_projects/344