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ERIC Number: EJ421824
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0885-2006
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Heroic Fantasies: A Cross-Generational Comparison of Two Children's Television Heroes.
Pena, Sally; And Others
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, v5 n3 p393-406 Sep 1990
Analyzed the differences between heroes, other characters, and themes from the Roy Rogers television show of the 1950s, and the Brave Starr show of the 1980s. Found the modern hero more prosocial, cooperative, fearful, and self-critical. The modern villain was more hostile, negative, and successful against the hero. Discusses implications for children's hero emulation, attitudes, and play. (BC)
Descriptors: Aggression, Anxiety, Children, Childrens Television, Hostility, Imitation, Observational Learning, Play, Pretend Play, Prosocial Behavior, Role Models, Television Viewing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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