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Ecology of the Mass Media - Coggle Diagram
Ecology of the Mass Media
Understanding Mass Media
media affect socialization because they influence values, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior
mass media- shapers,spreaders and transformers
Chronosystem Influences on Mass Media
availability, variety of choices, proliferation of portable devices, facility of use, and affordability
content changes- violence, sex, and advertising have increased over time
Macrosystem Influences on Mass Media
FCC-can award a license to broadcast when such an action is “in the public interest, convenience, or necessity,
FTC- charged with consumer protection
The children’s Television act of 1990-w imposed a limit of 10.5 minutes of commercials for each hour for children’s programming on weekdays and 12 minutes an hour on weekend
. Parents must be cognizant of what is, and is not, appropriate for their children to watch, listen, and interact with.
Children and Screen Media: Television and Movies
Children more vulnerable than adults
advances in television broadcasting have created changes in the sleep habits, meal arrangements, use of leisure time, and conversation patterns of millions of u.s. families
fashion fads, hairstyles, and types of music or sports, can be stimulated by the media
Screen Media and Socialization: Concern
socioemotional development can be neg. affected
heavy media consumption and obesity linked
tobacco and alcoholic beverage ads with increased use among young people is linked
media affects a person's perception of reality
affects of violence on television and movies
desensitization
tv commercial influences
Mesosystem Influences on Screen Media
Community-Media Linkage
School-Media Linkages
educational tv in classroom
reinforces reading and lecture material
aids in the development of a common base of knowledge among students
enhances student comprehension and discussion
provides greater accommodation of diverse learning styles
increases student motivation and enthusiasm
promotes teacher effectiveness
peer group-Media Linkages
. cell phones with instant text messaging, cameras, mP3 players, and Internet connections enable users to interact 24/7. The ability to connect with friends is a significant factor in being part of a peer group
Family-Media Linkages
parents need to be responsible for regulating and monitoring their children's viewing habits
Children and Print Media: Books and Magazines
exposure to print media is influenced by the socioeconomic status of the family and the educational level of the parents
Books are written language. language, as was discussed in , enables socialization to take place
children who are read to often and who read a lot on their own are more advanced in their language development than children who are rarely read to and do not read very much on their own
Books and literature can help children understand the realities of life
concerns- fantasy being confused with reality, violence, the perpetuation of certain values, stereotyping, and even commercialism
Children and Audio Media: Popular Music
Effects of Music Lyrics
The question that remains is whether the songs reflect the values of a particular generation or influence that generation’s values.
Children and Digital Media: The Internet
a Coping with Internet Information Overload
Internet Communication: Social Networking
risks of children surfing the web: accessing areas that are inappropriate or overwhelming 2. being exposed to online information that promotes hate, violence, and pornography 3. being misled and bombarded with intense advertising 4. being invited to register for prizes or to join a club where they are providing personal or household information to an unknown source.
Children and Multimedia: Devices and Games
Children find electronic games appealing because of their (a) graphics and realism; (b) gradual, or levels of, challenge; and (c) ways of encouraging interaction