Articles tagged with Television
Researchers found that low-income mothers who experienced depression and/or obesity reported their preschool children watched an average of two hours of TV per day. Children exposed to these conditions spent less time outdoors. The study highlights the need for caregivers to examine how maternal well-being affects child activity levels.
A recent study found that young children who watched educational TV programs regularly scored higher on academic tests than those who didn't. However, excessive entertainment program watching had a negative effect on test scores. The researchers suggest that educational programming can provide lasting benefits for children of all ages.
A Yale physician has performed five endoscopic procedures using high-definition television (HDTV), increasing image sharpness by more than double. The miniaturized HDTV camera system provided the best image ever seen, enabling accurate and minimally invasive surgeries with reduced costs and rapid recovery times.
A new study found that watching television news can help people with low education levels understand political candidates better, closing the knowledge gap between less and more educated individuals. In contrast, reading newspapers is more effective for highly educated individuals who already possess a strong grasp of politics.
Research at Cornell University and Ohio State University finds that newspapers have a stronger influence on the civic participation of highly educated individuals. This is because they can process information more carefully and extract mobilizing information efficiently from newspapers. In contrast, television has negligible impact on ...
Research by Dr. C. A. Tuggle found that many TV news directors and reporters believe high-tech 'toys' are being used to extend coverage beyond a story's real value. The study also shows that live reporting is becoming more common, but often ratings poorly with viewers.
Thomas Holme, a chemistry professor and TV personality, receives the Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach from the American Chemical Society for his efforts to increase public awareness of chemistry through TV appearances and local activities. His segments air on WTMJ-TV, reaching an audience of over 200,000 viewers since 1995.
The National Science Board will hold an open session on May 6 and 7, covering topics such as swearing in NSB nominees, presentations of honorary awards, and committee charges. The agenda for May 7 includes annual business matters and a report from the CPP Task Force on the Environment.
David Sington has won the 1999 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism, presented by the American Geophysical Union. The award recognizes his work on the eight-part television series "Earth Story," which explores fundamental processes shaping the Earth and its interaction with climate and evolution.
Children's literature experts believe that traditional storytelling can reconnect kids with books and media. The new book 'Story: From Fireplace to Cyberspace' offers practical and theoretical approaches to revitalize storytelling for children.
A new study found that prime-time TV programs show alcohol more frequently than any other drink or food, and adolescent characters are almost twice as likely to drink it compared to older characters.
American children who watch four or more hours of television daily are more likely to be overweight and fatter than those watching fewer hours. Sedentary TV viewing is associated with high-calorie snack foods, fast food commercials, and reduced physical activity.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced the winners of its national science writing awards, recognizing excellence in large and small newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. The winners were selected by independent screening and judging committees consisting of journalists and scientists.
A survey by Purdue University professor Glenn Sparks found that TV exposure can influence beliefs in paranormal phenomena, but only in 10% of cases. The study suggests that people tend to rely on personal experiences rather than media when they have no such experiences.
Research found that music videos on MTV portrayed tobacco use (25.7%) and alcohol consumption (26.9%) more frequently than other networks, with a significant association between sexuality and alcohol use. The study also highlighted the importance of media in shaping adolescents' attitudes towards smoking and drinking.
A CWRU study reveals a correlation between heavy TV viewing and increased levels of anxiety, depression, anger, posttraumatic stress, and dissociation among third through eighth grade students. The study suggests that excessive screen time may exacerbate existing mental health issues in children.
A Case Western Reserve University study of 2,244 youngsters ages 8-14 found that those with the greatest exposure to violence are at high risk for severe psychological trauma. The study investigated the relationship between violence exposure and symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, posttraumatic stress, and dissociation.
Game shows on TV can reinforce information and change attitudes in kids, according to a study by Ohio University researcher Anne Cooper-Chen. The format is easily replicable in classroom settings, making it a valuable educational tool.
A national survey found that local TV news devotes only 2% to education and 1.2% to race relations, instead focusing on easy-to-cover topics like weather and breaking news. Local TV in larger markets spends even less time on these issues.
A study of 100 PSAs found that narratives showing consequences of violence are more appealing to adolescents and effective in reducing violence, unlike PSAs with celebrities simply telling kids not to be violent.
A new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that children remember more of what they watch on television than what they read. The study found that television news was more effective at conveying information to children, especially when combined with visual elements like pictures.