Television Is Affecting Children Negatively Larry Hering ENGL 101-B25 June 18, 2012 Gerald Spence Abstract Television and television advertising are effectively altering the way children think, act, and interact. Sedentary lifestyles are thought to be synonymous with watching too much television and childhood obesity has become a major issue in the United States. With all of the data and recommendations showing the negative affect television is causing, parents are in control of the issue
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The Effects of Western Cartoons on Children’s Behavior TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No * Title Page……………………………………………………………………I * Table of Contents…………………………………………………………..II * Acknowledgement………………………………………………………….III * Abstract ……………………………………………………………………. IV * CHAPTER I -Introduction…………………………………………………1 I.I Statement of Problem ……………………………………………………3 I.II Purpose of the study…………………………………………………… 4 I.III Need for the research……………………………………………………5
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Children and Violence on Television Little Johnny, left to his own devices, decides to watch “The Sopranos” on television last night while little Sally played Grand Theft Auto video game. This morning, you receive a phone call from the school saying Johnny stabbed a classmate with a pencil and Sally took another child’s lunch money. Is the violence they witnessed on television and in video games last night responsible for their aggressive behavior today? Violence, drugs, and murders
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The Reality of Television Media About six years ago, a three-year-old child in London who weighed 83 pounds died from obesity. The parents—who may have partially been at fault for being unable to say “no” to their child’s destructive eating habits—were appropriately devastated. Obesity-related deaths aren’t especially common in children that young; however, childhood obesity has increasingly become a threat to children everywhere, with 20% of children aged six to eleven being obese (Ogden
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children. Music lyrics with vulgar languages affect the development and well-being of young children. For example, the study author (Stone, 2009) found “that music with explicit references to drugs, sex or violence can be associated with negative effects on school work behavior and emotions” (p. 2). Media violence not only provokes violence among children, it provokes sexual behaviors. However, Music videos add reinforcement to what is being heard with the use of visuals. Rap music video shows
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investigate) the medium of film as a source of inspiration of bad behavior in a youthful audience. Few psychologists, however, followed Münsterberg and Thurstone into the thicket of entertainment media influences and effects. It was not until the advent and market penetration of television in the 1950s coupled with concerns about unconscious influences of advertising, in all its forms and venues, that the attention and media
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Electronic media, particularly television, have long been criticized for their potential impact on children. One area for concern is how early media exposure influences cognitive development and academic achievement. Heather Kirkorian, Ellen Wartella, and Daniel Anderson summarize the relevant research and provide suggestions for maximizing the positive effects of media and minimizing the negative effects. One focus of the authors is the seemingly unique effect of television on children under age two
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The Effects of Technology on Kids There are many positive effects of the technological boom happening in our society today, such as a device like the cellular phone now has applications including Internet access and video gaming. Another example of great technology is the high definition televisions and video game systems that allow viewers to see details and intricate designs crystal clear. Also the high demand
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advertising makes adults and young people spend money they do not have. There are three key elements to consider when discussing product placement in movies or the mainstream media, namely the economic effects on individuals, the social impacts, and the psychological ramifications. First, the economic effects include having to purchase a particular product that has been seen in a given movie. Such products range from Apple computers to clothing, makeup, and popular music. These products are so conveniently
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Furthermore, unfavorable portrayals of Blacks not only influenced Whites’ perceptions, but African Americans’ perceptions as well. Likewise, television portrayals whether positive or negative greatly influence viewers’ stereotypes of African Americans. Also, when firsthand knowledge is not present, television images have a huge effect on viewers’ perceptions. As for as African American music in Hollywood, it seems to be more of a universal aspect. Music from African Americans are often
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