Children's Emotional Reactions to a Scary Film The Role of Prior Outcome Information and Coping Style
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2269769 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cynthia Hoffner, Cynthia A Hoffner (0000-0002-6212-0337, University of Wisconsin–Madison, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 323-341 |
| Publication date | 1997-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Communication Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0360-3989 • E-ISSN: 1468-2958 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1468-2958.1997.tb00399.x |
| OpenAlex | W2019433086 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 32 |
An experiment examined the influence of happy outcome information and coping style on children's emotional responses to a frightening film sequence. Fourth and fifth graders viewed a program that included a threatening scene and a happy resolution. Before viewing, they heard an audiotaped introduction that either described the happy outcome or did not. Children's preferred coping style was classified as blunting or monitoring, using Miller's Child Behavioral Style Scale. Hypotheses were derived from theory and research on emotion, responses to suspense, and self-regulation processes. Consistent with expectations, prior knowledge of the happy outcome reduced self-reported fear and worry for Hunters but not for monitors. Regardless of coping style, outcome information reduced children's facial expressions of fear and increased positive affect during the conclusion of the show. Interpretations of the findings, as well as implications for understanding emotional responses to mass media, are discussed
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 0,26 |
| Citation span | 1999 - 2014 (16) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |