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Published on: February 2, 2017
Radio relationships: Perceptions on listenership and well-being
Amanda E Krause1, Heather Fletcher2
1Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Objective:
As Australia boasts large radio listening audiences with high engagement among older adults, we examined Australian radio personnel's perceptions of their role in delivering radio and how it facilitates listener well-being.
Method:
Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 16 radio personnel affiliated with music- and talk-based community and public stations broadcasting in Melbourne, Victoria.
Results:
Thematic analysis indicated two main themes: communication style (e.g. making listeners a part of the conversation, speaking to one'person and strong listening skills) and authenticity. Presenters focused on both creating and maintaining relationships as well as promoting community through their on-air actions and programming. This inherently fostered connection and facilitated listener well-being.
Conclusions:
The findings have implications for considering how the radio can be used as a tool for enhancing quality of life and for how radio stations manage presenter training and programming changes to support listener connection.
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