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The Priming Effects Of Video Viewing On Preschoolers' Play Behavior, Heather J. Lavigne
The Priming Effects Of Video Viewing On Preschoolers' Play Behavior, Heather J. Lavigne
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
This thesis investigates the relationship between educational television content and children‘s play behaviors immediately after viewing. Children ages 41-43 months of age were randomly assigned to view a television program with predominantly object-constructive or social dramatic content. All children participated in a period of video viewing, approximately 25 minutes in length, followed by a 30-minute play session. Each participant was subsequently administered a brief card sorting task to assess categorical knowledge of constructive and social activities. Each child‘s session was coded for looking at the television, toy choice, and play content (constructive or social-narrative). Video viewing condition and the interaction …
Bullying On Teen Television: Patterns Across Portrayals And Fan Forum Posts, Kimberly R. Walsh
Bullying On Teen Television: Patterns Across Portrayals And Fan Forum Posts, Kimberly R. Walsh
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
The primary goal of this thesis was to provide a snapshot of the portrayal of bullying on teen television. Drawing from contextual factors studied in the National Television Violence Study (Smith et al., 1998), a content analysis of 82 episodes (representing 10 series) and 355 acts of bullying was conducted to examine portrayals of physical, verbal, indirect, and cyber bullying in terms of bully and victim social status, motivations, humor, punishments/rewards, character support for bullies, harm shown to victims, interventions by third parties, and anti-bullying episode themes.
The analysis revealed significant differences across bullying types for all variables except third …
Vilification In Fox's "24", Shara M. Drew
Vilification In Fox's "24", Shara M. Drew
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
This paper explores vilification in the popular counterterrorism show, Fox’s "24." A critical, in-depth analysis of three prominent antagonists from the show illustrates the different ways in which they are vilified. Each of the three characters is examined to understand which type of villain he or she embodies in "24," which of the show’s moral codes the villain affronts, and how he or she is punished or treated as a result. The analysis considers the broadcast of the show’s first six seasons in relation to neoconservative and Christian Right values that characterized the George W. Bush administration after 9/11. It …
Rang De Basanti- Consumption,Citizenship And The Public Sphere, Meghana Dilip
Rang De Basanti- Consumption,Citizenship And The Public Sphere, Meghana Dilip
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
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From Fantasy Dates To Elimination Ceremonies: A Content Analysis Of Gender, Sex And Romance On Reality Television, Andrea Mary Bergstrom
From Fantasy Dates To Elimination Ceremonies: A Content Analysis Of Gender, Sex And Romance On Reality Television, Andrea Mary Bergstrom
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
The study at hand intends to document patterns related to gender roles and depictions, dating, and sex which are unveiled in a sample of reality television programs.