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Uses and gratifications theory

theory stating that audiences have power over their media consumption
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Uses and gratifications theory

Summary

Uses and gratifications theory is a communication theory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Uses and gratifications theory's instance of is recorded as communication theory[3].

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Definition and Type

Uses and gratifications theory's instance of is recorded as communication theory[3].

Why It Matters

Uses and gratifications theory has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

Related Entities

communication theory

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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