The Effects of Two Control Strategies on Children's Emotional Reactions to a Frightening Movie Scene

Barbara J Wilson

doi:10.1080/08838158909364091

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The Effects of Two Control Strategies on Children's Emotional Reactions to a Frightening Movie Scene

Barbara J Wilson

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Vol.33(4), pp.397-418

1989

DOI: 10.1080/08838158909364091

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Abstract

Describes study of elementary school students in two age groups that assessed the impact of two control strategies on children's emotional reactions to a frightening movie scene. Hypotheses tested are explained, results of comparative analyses between the two age groups are discussed, and further research needs are suggested. (46 references) (LRW)

Elementary Education

Age Differences

Analysis of Variance

Comparative Analysis

Control Perception

Emotional Response

Films

Horror Films

Hypothesis Testing

Media Research

Research Needs

Videotape Recordings

Young Children

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Title: Subtitle: The Effects of Two Control Strategies on Children's Emotional Reactions to a Frightening Movie Scene
Creators: Barbara J Wilson - University of Iowa, President
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Vol.33(4), pp.397-418
DOI: 10.1080/08838158909364091
ISSN: 0883-8151
eISSN: 1550-6878
Language: English
Date published: 1989
Academic Unit: President
Record Identifier: 9984116939802771

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