Of Power Rangers and V-Chips.

Boyatzis, Chris J.

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ERIC Number: EJ554446

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Of Power Rangers and V-Chips.

Boyatzis, Chris J.

Young Children, v52 n7 p74-79 Nov 1997

Describes a study of the effects of violence on elementary students which used the television program Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and found increased aggression which parents should be concerned about. Offers suggestions for parents and teachers, including taking action against violent programming, utilizing technology which bans unwanted programming, and watching television with children. (SD)

Descriptors: Aggression, Audience Response, Behavior Development, Child Behavior, Childrens Television, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Mass Media Effects, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Programming (Broadcast), Television Research, Television Viewing, Violence

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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