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@article{179340,
        author = {Shamil Hanan K and Roshan D Souza},
        title = {Study on the Influence of Crime Thriller Web Series on Students Residing as Paying Guest at Mangalore City},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6152-6156},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179340},
        abstract = {This study investigates the psychosociological impact of crime thriller web series on
students residing as paying guests in Mangalore city.
The primary focus is to assess how these series influence
viewers’ behavior, emotional responses, and
perceptions of crime, safety, and law enforcement. By
examining the preferences and levels of fascination of
millennial viewers—especially their engagement with
crime thrillers—the research aims to uncover the
genre's popularity among youth and its broader
psychological implications. The study also explores
gender-based differences in perception, reactions to
intense content, and the extent to which crime-based
narratives foster feelings of fear, vulnerability, or
behavioral imitation among students.
A descriptive research design was employed, with data
collected from 100 participants through a structured
questionnaire comprising both close- and open-ended
questions. Purposive sampling targeted students living
as paying guests in Mangalore, ensuring relevance to
the study's social context. The methodology included
the analysis of demographic variables, viewing habits,
genre preferences, and subjective experiences after
consuming crime thriller content. Data were processed
using Excel and SPSS for statistical interpretation. The
findings offer valuable insights into the media
consumption patterns of young adults and contribute to
the discourse on media influence, emphasizing the need
for responsible content engagement and media literacy
among youth.},
        keywords = {Psycho-sociological, Genre, media consumption, victimization, paying guests},
        month = {May},
        }