Factors Affecting Children's Enjoyment of a Frightening Film Sequence.

Hoffner, Cynthia; Cantor, Joanne

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ERIC Number: EJ426887

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Publication Date: 1991

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Factors Affecting Children's Enjoyment of a Frightening Film Sequence.

Hoffner, Cynthia; Cantor, Joanne

Communication Monographs, v58 n1 p41-62 Mar 1991

Describes a study of the reactions of 5- to 7- and 9- to 11-year-old children to frightening films. Reports that prior knowledge of happy outcomes for such films reduces enjoyment, as do unresolved endings. Suggests that the ability to enjoy fear-inducing media increases with age. (SG)

Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Communication Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Emotional Response, Film Study, Films, Mass Media Effects, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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