Television and Behavior: Research Conclusions of the 1982 NIMH Report and Their Policy Implications.

Rubinstein, Eli A.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jul

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Television and Behavior: Research Conclusions of the 1982 NIMH Report and Their Policy Implications.

Rubinstein, Eli A.

American Psychologist, v38 n7 p820-25 Jul 1983

A review of recent studies on the effects of television viewing on behavior indicates that television has significantly influenced cognitive and affective child development, social behavior, social relationships, and health attitudes and practices. Researchers and the television industry must collaborate to maximize television's positive effects. (Author/MJL)

Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Cognitive Development, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Relationship, Mass Media Effects, Social Attitudes, Television Research, Television Viewing, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General

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