ABSTRACT
Autobiographical analysis is an approach that investigates media content as a way to promote personal discovery and growth. This framework provides opportunities for individuals to examine the impact of the media on their attitudes, values, lifestyles, and personal decisions. The autobiographical approach is audience driven; that is, the individual uses his or her own experience with the media as a springboard for analysis. This approach emphasizes process and exploration—ways of looking at media content—rather than set answers. At the same time, analyzing media presentations within the context of one’s own personal experiences can furnish insight into the text, including characterization, plot conventions, worldview, and messages regarding success and violence.
