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2006
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What do Children Learn About Prosocial Behavior From the Media?

  • Narissra Maria Punyanunt-Carter, Ph.D. (Author) Texas Tech University image/svg+xml
  • Stacy L. Carter, Ph.D. (Author) Texas Tech University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.84
Abstract
The paper discusses the importance of prosocial behavior from the media and its effects on children. The paper reviews several research studies on prosocial and media on children. The paper also offers implications and limitations dealings with prosocial behavior and media on children.
Keywords
Children, Mass Media Effects, Child Behavior, Parent Influence, Literature Reviews, Peer Influence
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How to Cite
Punyanunt-Carter, N. M., & Carter, S. L. (2009). What do Children Learn About Prosocial Behavior From the Media?. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 4(3), 51-56. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.84

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  • Submitted August 13, 2009
  • Published October 15, 2009
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