Age and Content Influences on Children's Perceptions of the Realism of Television Families.

Dorr, Aimee; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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Age and Content Influences on Children's Perceptions of the Realism of Television Families.

Dorr, Aimee; And Others

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, v34 n4 p377-97 Fall 1990

Describes a study of 460 second, sixth, and tenth graders that was conducted to explore the effects of content and development on children's perceptions of the social reality of television series featuring families with children and teenagers. Hypotheses tested are explained, measures used are described, and future research is suggested. (42 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Correlation, Elementary Secondary Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Structure, Hypothesis Testing, Measures (Individuals), Perception, Realism, Research Needs, Television Research, Television Viewing

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Language: English

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