Prosocial TV Content
Children's Interpretations And Responses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23709591 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marie-Louise Mares (0000-0002-0811-3056, corresponding author), Marie‐Louise Mares |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publication date | 2012-12-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444361506.wbiems135 |
| OpenAlex | W1604991832 |
| ISBN | 9781444361506 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 93 |
Two meta‐analyses of the early research on prosocial effects of TV viewing suggest the possibility for positive effects, but also reveal a lack of systematic research into how best to achieve desired outcomes. Since then, the question has gained more social relevance because of a renewed international interest in using television to reduce prejudice and foster prosocial interactions, and because of the proliferation of programs in the United States that purport to teach socioemotional lessons. Research by Narvaez and others on comprehension of written texts suggests that there are important cognitive and moral schema developments that affect how children process moral messages. It is a central argument of the chapter that the same issues of interpretation and misinterpretation arise with prosocial television content. The latter part of the chapter focuses on the challenges of using TV as a tool for promoting inclusive attitudes, and a series of recommendations about how to increase the probability of positive outcomes.
Cognition · Comprehension · Developmental psychology · Interpretation (philosophy) · Prosocial behavior · Schema (genetic algorithms) · Socioemotional selectivity theory · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Child Development and Digital Technology · Computer Science · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |