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June 1985, Vol 139, No. 6 >
Article | June 1985

Children, Adolescents, and Television FREE

H. JAMES HOLROYD, MD
Am J Dis Child. 1985;139(6):549-550. doi:10.1001/archpedi.1985.02140080019021.
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The influence of television on children has been of concern to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for a number of years. Two academy task forces during the past 15 years have addressed specifically television's relationship to children's learning and behavior. Violence portrayed in programming and cigarette advertising have been highlighted as major concerns. No ongoing recommendations have been implemented.

Because of an increased public awareness and concern about the overall pervasiveness of children's television viewing, as well as the effect of specific programming, numerous groups have addressed these issues. Some are active "watchdogs" and lobbying organizations that publicize each concern and seek legislative restrictions on what can and should be televised. Action for Children's Television falls into this category. Other organizations link the producers, writers, and directors with the industry networks, public broadcasting system, and cable networks to plan educational efforts to improve television programs. The National Council on

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Breed W, DeFoe JR:  The portrayal of the drinking process by prime-time television . J Communications , (winter) 1981;.
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Comstock G, Robenstein E, Murray J (eds): Television and Social Behavior: A Technical Report to the Surgeon General's Scientific Advisory Committee on Television and Social Behavior . US Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare publication HSM 72-9160, 1972;, vols 1-5.
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Danaher BG, Berkanovic E, Gerbner G:  Smoking and television: Review of extant literature . Addict Behav 1983;;8:173-182.
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Pearl D: Television and Behavior: Ten Years of Scientific Progress and Implications for the 80s . US Dept of Health and Human Services publication AOH 82-1195, 1982;, vol 1.

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Breed W, DeFoe JR:  The portrayal of the drinking process by prime-time television . J Communications , (winter) 1981;.
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Comstock G, Robenstein E, Murray J (eds): Television and Social Behavior: A Technical Report to the Surgeon General's Scientific Advisory Committee on Television and Social Behavior . US Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare publication HSM 72-9160, 1972;, vols 1-5.
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Danaher BG, Berkanovic E, Gerbner G:  Smoking and television: Review of extant literature . Addict Behav 1983;;8:173-182.
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Gerbner G: Report of the Effects of Television on Children . Philadelphia, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Pennsylvania, 1982;.
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Pearl D: Television and Behavior: Ten Years of Scientific Progress and Implications for the 80s . US Dept of Health and Human Services publication AOH 82-1195, 1982;, vol 1.

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