Sitcoms and Culture

Onyinyechukwu Chidi-Ogbolu

doi:10.1080/01439685.2026.2692248

June 30, 2026Historical Journal Of Film Radio and Television

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This research aims to examine how sitcoms shape cultural perceptions and viewer behavior.
Analysis of television programming and viewer engagement over several decades.
Investigation of sociological frameworks related to media influence.
Review of existing literature on cultural indicators and television.
Sitcoms significantly shape cultural norms and values among diverse audiences.
Viewer engagement with sitcoms correlates with shifts in societal behavior and opinions.
Cultural indicators revealed in sitcoms reflect broader societal trends and changes.

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Television studies explore cultural impact of sitcoms on viewers, highlighting significant influences.

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Television studies have long sought to investigate the influence that television has on its viewers. Building on sociologist George Gerbner’s work on cultural indicators, James Shanahan’s Sitcoms a...

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