Children, teens, families, and mass media : the millennial generation / Rose M. Kundanis.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. Theoretical Context -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Developing Child and Teen -- 3. Generations and History -- Pt. II. Audience Reactions -- 4. Perceptions of Fantasy and Reality -- 5. Effects -- 6. Diverse Children Find Identity in Diverse Messages -- Pt. III. Empowering Audiences -- 7. Role of Parents and Families -- 8. Media Literacy and Positive Effects -- 9. Policy and Law -- 10. Children's Programming.

"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 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." "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 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."--BOOK JACKET.

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