Research Paper Idea

I propose to research the media's impact on the common thinking in regards to marriage. I think that the media has falsely portrayed what marriage is suppose to be, according to the cultivation theory, and it may be at fault for high divorce rates. I plan on creating a survey and taking random sampling of couples. I will also be integrating cultural studies and gender studies as well. I will take a look at different ages, backgrounds, and religious beliefs to see if there is a connection between selective exposure and selective perception. Is selective perception the reason why people have different attitudes towards marriage or is it due to religious beliefs or culture? Do people reinforce bad habits by selective perception? Is the lack of opinion leaders who have a positive view towards marriage a factor? Is there any desensitization toward the sanctity and commitment of marriage? The way that the media portrays marriage among the two genders, is there any correlation between their current thinking? I hope to uncover shocking truths!!