"cultivation theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cultivation theory (uncountable)
  1. The theory that people who are regularly exposed to mass media eventually come to perceive the world's social realities as presented by the media, affecting their attitudes and behaviours. Wikipedia link: cultivation theory Tags: uncountable Related terms: mean world syndrome
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