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| Author: |
Linebarger, Deborah L.; Chernin, Ariel; Kotler, Jennifer A.
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| CMCH Synopsis: |
74 children, ages 4-8, participated in a study about their beliefs about different kinds of media (e.g., TV, video games, books, etc.) and their use of these media.
The children tended to think of kids who used books as "smart", kids who watched TV as "lazy", and kids who used video games as "bored." The children who perceived books in a positive light were more likely to use them than other kids were. However children who perceived television or video games in a positive light were not more or less likely to use these media.
These results suggest that children have opinions regarding different types of media, but that these opinions do not consistently influence the kinds of media they use. © Center on Media and Child Health
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| Year: |
2008 |
| Article Title: |
"Lazy kids watch TV": Children's perceptions of media and non-media activities |
| Journal: |
Journal of Children and Media |
| Volume: |
2 |
| Issue: |
2 |
| Pages: |
37-55 |
| ISSN: |
1748-2798 |
| Source of Funding: |
Funding Source Not Stated in Paper |
| Study Design: |
Experimental Study
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| Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
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| Age Group: |
Childhood (birth-12 yrs), Preschool Age (2-5 yrs), School Age (6-12 yrs) |
| Keywords: |
Age Differences
Beliefs
Books
Child Attitudes
Children
Computers
Frustration
Gender Differences
Gender Roles
Intelligence
Learning
Loneliness
Perception
Personality
Print Media
Recreation and Leisure
Television
Uses and Gratifications
Video Games
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