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Ecology of the Mass Media (Twelve Steps in the addiction recovery program,…
Ecology of the Mass Media
Concerns about multimedia devices and games include:
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impact of sexual games
impact of stereotypical games
impact of aggressive games
confusion of reality with fantasty
time spent away from face to face interaction
Socialization concerns about screen media include:
physical development and health
psychological development
relationship
behavior
children's socioemotional development
cognitive development
achievement
moral development
values
Media are intervening means through which forces act or effects are produced. They are:
spreaders of culture
transformers of culture
shapers of culture
Mass Media Includes:
print
audio
screen
multi-media
Print Media Influences
reading
cognitive development
language
literacy
Audio media/popular music engage children’s attention and emotions with the sound while espousing certain values with the lyrics.
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Concerns regarding children’s usage focus on the effects on social interaction, the reduced time spent on other activities, privacy, and security.
Twelve Steps in the addiction recovery program
Change of Heart
Humility
Confesssion
Seeking Forgiveness
Truth
Restitution and Reconciliation
Trust in God
Daily Accountability
Hope
Personal Revelation
Honesty
Service
President Spencer W. Kimball warned:
"Many of the social restraints which in the past have helped to reinforce and to shore up the family are dissolving and disappearing. The time will come when only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us."
Sacred everyday activities that must not be disregarded or interfered with:
scripture study
music
prayer
caring for our yards and homes
mealtime
recreational activities
laundry
