PEDIATRICS Vol. 75 No. 2 February 1985, pp. 233-240
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Television's Impact on Children

Diana M. Zuckerman PhD1 and Barry S. Zuckerman MD1

1 From the American Psychological Association, and Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston City Hospital, Boston

Television has a major impact on children's knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Research has demonstrated the association between television viewing and four areas: (1) children's aggressive behavior; (2) racial and sex-role stereotypes; (3) decreased interest in reading and school activities; and (4) poorer health habits and attitudes. Methodological limitations make it difficult to draw firm conclusions about a causal relationship between television viewing and children's behavior. Representative studies in these four areas are reviewed, important methodological concerns are pointed out, and conclusions from the research findings are drawn. The implications of the data for pediatricians and other health professionals are discussed.

Key Words: television • health habits • aggression • sex roles • racial sterotypes • reading

Revised on February 24, 1983
Accepted on March 30, 1984




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