Television's Role in the Socialization of African American Children and Adolescents.

Stroman, Carolyn A.

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ERIC Number: EJ435219

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Television's Role in the Socialization of African American Children and Adolescents.

Stroman, Carolyn A.

Journal of Negro Education, v60 n3 p314-27 Sum 1991

Examines television's role in the social development of Black children, including television's use, socialization content, potential antisocial and prosocial effects, and television as an educator. concludes that television is a significant player in the socialization (cognitive and social learning) of Black children with positive and negative aspects. (JB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Youth, Blacks, Child Development, Children, Childrens Television, Cognitive Development, Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Role, Mass Media Use, Social Development, Social Influences, Social Problems, Socialization, Television, Television Viewing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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