ISSN 2756-3456
Global Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 4 (2), pp. 001-009, February, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Full Lenght Research Paper
Unmediated socialization: The experience of observing big brother aspiring participants
Gevisa La Rocca
Sociology of culture and communication, University of Enna “Kore” Italy. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 21 October, 2014
Abstract
The article presents some reflections on the practices and forms of spontaneous and unmediated interaction implemented by competitors of the Italian Big Brother 10th edition, while waiting for the auditions. While waiting, the participants put in place various forms of sharing, negotiation and conflict about attitudes, lifestyles and opinions. The method adopted is that of auto-ethnography. The aim of the paper is to outline some research issues raised by observation.
Key words: Socialization, reality show, participant observation, auto-ethnography.