Children, teens, families, and mass media : the millenial generation

Author

• Kundanis, Rose M.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Rouledge, 2012

Language

English

ISBN

9780805845648

Series

Subject(s)

• MASS MEDIA AND CHILDREN-UNITED STATES
• MASS MEDIA AND TEENAGERS

Notes

• Glossary: p. 173-176

. Bibliography: p. 152-153. Index: p. 177-184

Abstract

This text provides a survey of the relationship between children and those mass media found in the home--radio, television, and the Internet. Using a theory-based approach, with attention to developmental, gender, ethnic, and generational differences, author Rose M. Kundanis explores the nature of these relationships and their influences on children and families, looking at the experiences children have at various developmental ages and across generations. She reviews children's own experiences with media and examines the variety of effects that can operate due to children's perceptions at different ages, including fear, aggression, and sexuality. The text includes theory and research from mass communication, developmental psychology, education, and other areas, representing the broad spectrum of influences at work.

Features of this text include:
*side-bar interviews with teens who work in media and people who develop policy or programming for children's media;
*in-depth explanations of the Generational Theory and the Developmental Theory as they apply to children and the media, plus a survey of other applicable theories;
*description of the key points of the Children's Television Act of 1990, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and other relevant legislation; and
*questions and activities to extend the exploration of topics.

This text will help students develop a critical understanding of the relationship of children and the media; the variables affecting and influencing children's response to media; the theories that explain and predict this relationship; and the ways in which children use the media and can develop media literacy. It is appropriate for courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level, including children and media, media literacy, mass communication and society, and media processes and effects, as well as special topics courses in education, communication, and psychology.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xiv, 184 p.

Dimension

23 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Preface --
Acknowledgments --
pt. I. Theoretical context --
1. Introduction --
First encounters --
Definitions and central ideas --
Communication models --
Theoretical perspectives --
Historical overview --
Summary --
For further consideration --
Resources on the Web --
References --
2. The developing child and teen --
A child's perceptions --
Cognitive processes --
Sense-making activities : what is real? --
Fantasy, imagination, and creativity --
Media perceptual characteristics by age --
New expression and youth communication in Chicago --
Summary --
For further consideration --
References --
3. Generations and history --
The GI generation as civic generation --
The silent or beat generation as adaptive --
The baby boomers as idealists --
Generation X as reactive --
Generation Y or millennials as civic --
Summary --
For further consideration --
References --
pt. II. Audience reactions --
4. Perceptions of fantasy and reality --
What is real --
Developmental stages and fear --
Children's responses to major news events --
Journalists and children in the news --
Strategies for reducing fears --
September 11, 2001 --
Fictionalized news --
Advertising and the program-length commercial --
Summary --
For further consideration --
Resources on the Web --
References --
5. Effects --
A history of concerns with media effects : audience, researchers, industry, and government --
Tools of the social scientist --
Theories used in effects research --
Summary --
For further consideration --
References --
6. Diverse children find identity in diverse messages --
Learning theory and schema theory --
The development of ethnic minority mass media images --
Children's identity and gender --
Results of gender images in advertising and media --
Children and consumer socialization --
Summary --
Resources on the Web --
References --
pt. III. Empowering audiences --
7. Role of parents and families --
Family communication patterns --
Mediation involving sexuality and violence --
Suggestions for parents --
Summary --
For further consideration --
References --
8. Media literacy and positive effects --
The diary of a young girl --
Media literacy : reading and writing texts --
Prosocial messages, worldview, and strategies --
Agreement on key concepts in media literacy --
Disagreements in the media literacy debates --
Media literacy and research --
Summary --
For further consideration --
Resources on the Web --
References --
9. Policy and law --
The First Amendment --
Public pressure --
The FCC and ACT in the 1970s --
The CTA of 1990 --
The V-chip --
Ratings for television --
Ratings of movies, music, and game industries --
Internet protection from indecency unconstitutional --
Alternatives to legislation on Internet indecency --
The questions of privacy on the Internet --
Summary --
For further consideration --
Resources on the Web --
References --
10. Children's programming --
The business of children's broadcasting and cable --
Listening to children and teens --
Listening to parents --
New media : the "big X factor" --
New partnerships : Noggin --
International markets --
Both partners and competitors --
Summary --
Resources on the Web --
References --
Glossary --
Author index --
Subject index.

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