get cosmetic procedures . More specifically , that character identification is more influential than a cultivation effect of TV exposure . In particular , this study shows that traits of one ’ s favorite TV character may be important in social comparison processes and a key determinant of the importance emerging adults place on their appearance and partner ’ s appearance , and likelihood of cosmetic procedures . Social comparison with favorite TV character is more important than the cumulative cultivation effect of media in predicting importance of own and partner ’ s appearance , and likelihood of cosmetic procedures .
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