The Effect of Spoilers on the Enjoyment of Short Stories
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11273055 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William H Levine (0000-0001-8152-2756, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, corresponding author), Michelle Betzner (University of Arkansas at Fayetteville), Kevin S Autry (0000-0002-8224-2382, Grand Valley State University) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 513-531 |
| Publication date | 2016-10-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Discourse Processes (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-853X • E-ISSN: 1532-6950 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0163853x.2016.1141350 |
| OpenAlex | W2252634734 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 35 |
Recent research has provided evidence that the information provided before a story—a spoiler—may increase the enjoyment of that story, perhaps by increasing the processing fluency experienced during reading. In one experiment, we tested the reliability of these findings by closely replicating existing methods and the generality of these findings by using different stories. We also examined the role of processing fluency in the effect of spoilers by measuring reading time. Finally, we examined the influence of spoilers presented mid-story, after a reader has had a chance to get invested in the story. We found that spoilers presented before a story reduced enjoyment, whereas those presented mid-story had no discernable effect. The difference between our findings and those in the literature are discussed with respect to types of spoilers as well as potentially critical methodological factors
Cognitive psychology · Fluency · Generality · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Processing fluency · Reading (process · Reading comprehension · Reliability (semiconductor · Aesthetic Perception and Analysis · Computer Science · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Media Influence and Health · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
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| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |