The qualitative study of media audiences

Abstract
The growth of qualitative audience studies has resulted in a greater understanding of the practices and meanings of media use. This article reviews the development of this approach during the past decade. Five styles of qualitative audience inquiry have emerged: social phenomenological, communication rules, cultural studies, reception study, and feminist research. Problematic aspects of this work, as well as potential future directions, are discussed.

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