Uses of Gratification

Personal identity: 

> finding a reinforcement for personal values

>finding models of behaviour

>gaining insite in two ones self

>identifying with values already gained

Infirmation:

>finding out about relevent events and conditions in immediate surroundings, society and the world
> seek advice on particular matters or opinions and decisions
> satisfying curiosity or general intrest
> self educating, gaining a sense of security through  knowlage

Entertainment:
> escaping or being diverted from problems
> relaxing
> getting intrinsic cultures or aesthetic enjoyment
> filling time
> emotional release
> sexual release

Integration and social integration:
> gaining insite in to circumstances of others, social empathy
> identifying with other and gaining a sense of belonging
> finding a basis for conversations and social integration
> having a substitute for real life and companionship
> helping to carry out social roles
> enabling one  to connect with family friends and society.