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Peer reviewedSinger, Dorothy G. – American Psychologist, 1983
American children spend more time watching television than studying or communicating with their parents. Such a pervasive source of stimulation should be a matter of research significance for psychologists and educators. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Children
Watkins, Bruce – 1984
Research on children and media has generally focused on the negative impact of media on developing minds. However, a theoretical framework is proposed for thinking about the role of television for American children from a developmental perspective. Instead of focusing on television's effects, television viewing can be examined as is any other…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Children, Mass Media Effects
Lisberg, Beth C.; McConeghy, Gary L. – Educational and Industrial Television, 1973
Authors describe the results of their research project dealing with what children like about commercial television and the implications for instructional television. (HB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Commercial Television
Vibbert, Martha M.; And Others – 1980
Three preschool children were observed intensively for three years to document children's early television viewing repertoires and programing preferences. Relevant information was obtained from children and parents during biweekly home television viewing sessions. In addition, parents reported in diaries and questionnaires all aspects of their…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Download full textWells, Lauren; Blendinger, Jack – 1997
Neurological research indicates that children's experiences, both inside and outside of school, significantly influence brain development. But little is known about children's out-of-school activities and the influence such activities may have on academic achievement. To better understand this relationship, the extra-school activities of 75…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Child Behavior, Child Development
Barry, Sharon; And Others – 1979
This student guide for a program exploring both the harmful and helpful aspects of television viewing for children is designed around a magazine format to allow maximum flexibility to different groups using the materials. The guide is divided into seven sections: (1) an overview of the theme and contents; (2) a summary of the major learnings of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Educational Television
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL. – 1980
This set of 24 bulletins provides parents with information on various topics related to child development, behavior and education. Topics discussed include: parents as role models; parental needs; parental expectations; talking with one's child; avoiding childhood labels; helping children learn to cope; setting limits; listening to children;…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Interests
