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| Author: |
Harrison, Kristen; Cantor, Joanne
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| CMCH Synopsis: |
This study focuses on the lasting effects of frightening media on children. Through a survey of undergraduate subjects who had viewed frightening media early in life, the researchers attempted to see how many had experienced fright reactions, how long those fright reactions lasted, and what kinds of symptoms they had as a result of those reactions. 138 out of the 153 students surveyed reported having experienced an enduring fright reaction to media. Most reported on media viewed during childhood or adolescence. Enduring fright effects caused by exposure to frightening media appear to have been quite prevalent, with 90.2% reporting such effects. . © Center on Media and Child Health
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| Year: |
1999 |
| Article Title: |
Tales from the screen: Enduring fright reactions to scary media |
| Journal: |
Media Psychology |
| Volume: |
1 |
| Issue: |
1 |
| Pages: |
97-116 |
| ISSN: |
1521-3269 |
| Source of Funding: |
Funding Source Not Stated in Paper |
| Study Design: |
Correlational Study
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| Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
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| Age Group: |
Adolescence (13-17 yrs), Adulthood (18 yrs & older), Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) |
| Keywords: |
Adult Attitudes
Adults
Age Differences
Anxiety
Communications
Coping Behavior
Coviewing
Emotional Response
Fear
Long Term Effects
Motion Pictures
Psychology
Short Term Effects
Stress
Television
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