Crime on Screen: Analyzing the Impact of Indian Crime TV Shows on University Students' Perceptions and Behavior

Abstract

The in hand research explores the influences of Indian crime TV shows on the behaviors and the attitudes of the viewers in South Punjab. A quantitative research approach is employed by the author and the method of survey is used for collection of data based on the theory of cultivation. Through stratified sampling, 100 respondents were chosen from different cities of South Punjab to fill a structured questionnaire with open as well as close-ended research items. The university students were selected as the sample of this study; within the age bracket of 18-30 years. The conclusions depict that people primarily watch “CID” and “Crime Petrol. It is revealed by the study results that the viewers feel fearful, defenseless, and apprehensive after watching Indian crime shows. It is observed that aggression, depression, insecurity and overthinking increase among the viewers of such Indian Television shows. Moreover, the study unveils that such crime shows results in the development of criminality in the society. Owing to these crime shows, criminal mentality is abetted among masses and they thereby utilize all available legitimate or illegitimate means to fulfill their needs and desires. In fact, these crime shows result in the construction of criminality in society rather than the achievement of safety and security.