Journal article
Applying social science research to film ratings: A shift from offensiveness to harmful effects
Journal of broadcasting & electronic media, Vol.34(4), pp.443-468
09/01/1990
DOI: 10.1080/08838159009386754
Abstract
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) provides ratings for the majority of commercially released films. The MPAA system is based largely on estimates of what types of film content may be offensive to most parents. We identify four assumptions that underlie the current rating system and show how these assumptions are inconsistent with social science research regarding the impact of media portrayals on young viewers. Finally, we offer an alternative scheme based on what is harmful to children rather than what is offensive to parents.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Applying social science research to film ratings: A shift from offensiveness to harmful effects
- Creators
- Barbara J Wilson - Assistant Professor of Communication , Assistant Professor University of California-Santa BarbaraDaniel Linz - Associate Professor of Communication , University of California-Santa BarbaraBarbara Randall - Law student , University of Arizona
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of broadcasting & electronic media, Vol.34(4), pp.443-468
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1080/08838159009386754
- ISSN
- 0883-8151
- eISSN
- 1550-6878
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/1990
- Academic Unit
- President; Communication Studies
- Record Identifier
- 9984105799802771
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