Reciprocal influence of spouses on one another's television behavior are examined over a one-week period. Correlation between spouses in their viewing behavior revealed mixed evidence for either spouse exerting influence over the other. Inconsistencies were found between two separate samples, which may be due to the presence of others in the household exerting influence.
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