Primary Research Evaluation

1. Primary Research
Evaluation
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Bethany Vaughan
Name: Bethany Vaughan
Candidate Number: 4137
Center Name: St. Andrew’s Catholic School
Center Number: 64135

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Few people from my sample regularly watch soap operas,
and the majority do not watch them at all.

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People watch soap operas because they find them interesting, use
them as a way to spend time with the family, they cover a large
range of issues, and as a form of escapism (‘Diversion’ – Katz).

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The sample thought that women were the most likely
gender to watch Soap Operas.

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The sample were most interested in a homosexual romance, and gender
issues to be covered within a Soap Opera, therefore providing a
potential area of ‘difference’ (Steve Neale) for our target audience.

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The sample were most interested in a homosexual romance, and gender
People wanted to see more homosexual/queer characters, original
stories, kind loving characters, and attractive people.

7. In my trailer I need to consider including:
 Sweet loving characters
 A romantic plot
 Original plot which isn’t overused
 Issues relevant to current times
 Interesting characters
 A message behind the plot