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| Television Viewing | 5 |
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| Journal of Communication | 5 |
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| Kippax, Susan | 1 |
| Murray, John P. | 1 |
| Poulos, Rita Wicks | 1 |
| Rothenbuhler, Eric W. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMurray, John P.; Kippax, Susan – Journal of Communication, 1978
Discusses a study designed to explore children's television viewing patterns and their perceptions of the media, and offers an evaluation of television's impact on the young child's lifestyle. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Children, Mass Media, Social Behavior
Peer reviewedRothenbuhler, Eric W. – Journal of Communication, 1988
Evaluates the pattern of celebratory activities in United States homes that accompanied television viewing of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. Finds that those watching the Olympics were more likely to be in a group, to have visitors, to plan their viewing, and to pay close attention to the television. (MS)
Descriptors: Audiences, Group Behavior, Mass Media Use, Social Behavior
Peer reviewedCollins, W. Andrew – Journal of Communication, 1975
Suggests that television's effects on children are mediated by age-related differences in comprehension and evaluation. (MH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitudes, Behavior Theories, Child Development
Peer reviewedPoulos, Rita Wicks; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1975
Assesses television's potential to influence both prosocial and antisocial behavior in children and cites supportive investigative studies. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Children, Mass Media
Peer reviewedBuerkel-Rothfuss, Nancy L.; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1982
Results indicate that children who frequently watch family television shows appear to believe that families in real life show the same support and concern for each other and that parents who discuss the reality and utility of such programs can influence the amount and kind of learning their children receive from television. (PD)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Children, Family Life, Family Role
