The Role of Educational Television in Changing the Intergroup Attitudes of Children.

Gorn, Gerald J.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Role of Educational Television in Changing the Intergroup Attitudes of Children

Gorn, Gerald J.; And Others

Child Development, 47, 1, 277-280, Mar 76

After viewing "Sesame Street" inserts containing non-white children, white preschool children showed a strong preference for playing with nonwhites as opposed to whites. This attitude sharply contrasted with control group preferences. (BRT)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Cultural Differences, Educational Television, Peer Acceptance, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Racial Factors, Research, Whites

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