| Characteristic | 18 to 34 | 35 to 54 | 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documentaries / docu-series (e.g., The Real World, Keeping up with the Kardashians, The Hills, etc.) | 32% | 23% | 12% |
| Competition / elimination (e.g., Dancing with the Stars, America's Got Talent, etc.) | 31% | 25% | 25% |
| Makeover / renovation (e.g., Extreme Makeover, What Not to Wear, etc.) | 24% | 17% | 11% |
| Dating (e.g., The Bachelor / Bachelorette, etc.) | 16% | 9% | 4% |
| Hidden camera / amateur content (e.g., Impractical Jokers, America's Funniest Home Videos, etc.) | 22% | 18% | 12% |
| Supernatural (e.g., Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State, etc.) | 25% | 22% | 8% |
| Travel / aspirational (e.g., Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, MTV Cribs, etc.) | 22% | 12% | 7% |
| Cooking (e.g., MasterChef, Chopped, etc.) | 43% | 41% | 22% |
| Other | 14% | 19% | 18% |
| Don't know | 4% | 1% | 1% |
| Not applicable - I do not typically watch reality TV | 18% | 23% | 39% |
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Release date
September 2016
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Region
United States
Survey time period
September 20 and 21, 2016
Number of respondents
1,088 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which, if any, of the following genres of reality TV shows do you typically watch? Please select all that apply."
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