Media

Question 1

How much is children exposed to television

Answer 1

• Alot, around 52h/w spent on media
• Universal in most societies
• More exposure the older you get

Question 2

Does watching TV have an impact on the childs development?

Answer 2

• It can, depends on what they are watching
• Positive and negative influence
• Canadian study; big negative impact

Question 3

How does watching TV affect aggression?

Answer 3

• TV has alot of violence in them, worse with reality shows
• Can increase the likelihood for;
  Aggressive thoughts, emotions and behaviours
• Preschoolers and school-aged children are more sensitive, easier for them to get used to violence and normalize it
• Early exposure linked with negative outcomes in adolescence

Question 4

Can TV watching influence prosocial behavior?

Answer 4

• It can, in absence of violent content

Question 5

What can social media do for children?

Answer 5

• Platform to express themselves, finding people, receive support etc
• Increase contact with friends
• Negative influences as well, cyberbullying, harassment, negative social comparison etc
• Girls use social media more than boys, boys focus on other aspects of PC

Question 6

How can parents protect their children from exposure to negative influences online and TV?

Answer 6

• Reduce the shows with aggression
• Put limits on what apps to use on phone and time usage
• Encourage outdoor activities