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For viewers, the constant "shock and awe" cycle of lifestyle titles can lead to unnecessary anxiety or frustration, particularly when following creators they view as role models [7, 14]. Seeking a Balanced Approach

In the end, the most sustainable entertainment brands are those that treat their audience's attention as a gift, not a resource to be mined through deception [6, 17].

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