Television and the Young: Setting the Stage for a Research Agenda.

George A. Comstock

Expert InsightsPublished 1975

Outlines seven factors which should be taken into account in planning new research on the role of television in the lives of children and youth. They are: (1) the historical evolution of research into the influence of television on children; (2) the current research priorities; (3) patterns of support for such research; (4) current evidence of increased interest in the topic; (5) conflicts between science-oriented approach to research, and action-oriented research; (6) new options for organization and conduct of such research; and (7) future changes in the configuration among commercial and public broadcasting, cable television and in-home playback technology imply greater opportunities and greater problems in providing good television for young viewers. (Presented at the conference: "Research on Television and Children and Youth--What are the Priorities?" Reston, Virginia, November 5-7, 1975.) 16 pp. Ref.

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