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Henderson, Ilona – 1978
This paper reviews the research that examines the content of television, especially in its portrayal of women. Studies reporting on the viewing habits of the general population and particularly children are summarized. Also recounted is research that explores the relationship between sex role development in children and the presentation of sex…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Programing (Broadcast), Sex Bias
Baggaley, Jon, Ed. – 1980
The 11 papers in this collection focus on research in instructional television, the theme of a conference attended by media producers, researchers, and policy makers from Australia, Britain, Canada, France, West Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United States. The opening paper by Deane Hutton discusses two parallel but contrasting…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Design Requirements, Educational Television, Formative Evaluation
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Stroman, Carolyn A. – Journal of Black Studies, 1984
Reviews studies of television's socializing impact on Black children. Discusses viewing behavior and exposure patterns, program preferences, motivations for watching television, and the effects of watching. Concludes with an agenda for future research, emphasizing the need for investigation of variables that mediate television's influence. (KH)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Black Stereotypes, Black Youth, Cultural Influences