1. The effects of watching TV violence on children in Kuwait
PowerPoint presentation, by Atharee
EfS 162/53
EUL/science
Kuwait university
Instructor: Buthaina Alothman
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Outline
What does TV violence mean: definition & resources in TV programs
The effects of TV violence on children in Kuwait
Causes and Solutions
Conclusion
References
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3. Definition & Resources in TV programs
TV violence
is a broadcasting visual image of violent actions on television screen
TV violence resources in TV programs
Adult crime drama
Cartoons
Slapstick comedies
News
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4. The effects of TV violence on children in Kuwait
They may become more aggressive towards other people
They may be more fearful for the world around them
They may be less sensitive to the pain and suffering of other people
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Causes and Solutions
Causes
The increase of violence in children's programs and other resources in the media
e.g. cartoons: samurai x
Lack of observation in some parents to their children's while they’re watching TV
Solutions
Parents should observe more to the programs their children are watching and explain to them what they see
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Conclusion
The effects of TV violence on children are the same internationally in every country despite our differences in our social lives
In 1993: researchers have fond that 65% of small sample of children in Kuwait have reported televised violent images related to the Gulf War in Kuwait
In 2004: according to a researcher’s hunch the amount of children who watch violence on TV are increasing with the increase of violence resources in the media these days
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References:
Internet reference:
Scheibe, Cyndy.(2000).Television in the Lives of Children. Retrieved July 25,2004 from
Hamblen, Jessica.(Sept 28, 2001). How the Community May Be Affected by Media Coverage of the Terrorist Attack. Retrieved July 26,2004 from
Interview reference:
Al-Eisa, Bader. Chairman of sociology & social affairs department. Kuwait university of social sciences at Showaikh. Retrieved July 20,2004http://collegegirl blogspot.com/2004/07/my-dialog-interview-for-my-final.html
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