Using Social Science to Improve Children's Television: An NBC Case Study.

Stipp, Horst; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ362643

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Using Social Science to Improve Children's Television: An NBC Case Study.

Stipp, Horst; And Others

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, v31 n4 p461-73 Fall 1987

Describes the evolution and activities of the Social Science Advisory Panel at NBC (National Broadcasting Company) that brings knowledge about children and television to the production of Saturday morning children's television programs. Highlights include self-regulatory aspects of the panel, issues confronted such as violence and stereotyping, and a case study of one program. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Case Studies, Childrens Television, Federal Regulation, Programing (Broadcast), Social Sciences, Stereotypes, Television Commercials, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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