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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 8/2017

09-01-2017

Pow! Boom! Kablam! Effects of Viewing Superhero Programs on Aggressive, Prosocial, and Defending Behaviors in Preschool Children

Auteurs: Sarah M. Coyne, Laura Stockdale, Jennifer Ruh Linder, David A. Nelson, Kevin M. Collier, Lee W. Essig

Gepubliceerd in: Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | Uitgave 8/2017

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Abstract

Many schools and parents try to motivate children to become defenders of victimized peers. Defending behavior is common in the media (particularly in superhero programs); however, no study has examined the effect of media on defending behavior. The aim of the study was to examine longitudinal associations between superhero engagement and a variety of aggressive, prosocial, and defending behaviors in preschool children. Participants consisted of 240 preschoolers (49% male) and their parents who reported on child media use and outcomes at 2 different time points. Preschooler’s engagement with superheroes was related to increased physical and relational aggression 1 year later. Engagement with superheroes was not related to prosocial or defending behaviors. Implications of the results are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Pow! Boom! Kablam! Effects of Viewing Superhero Programs on Aggressive, Prosocial, and Defending Behaviors in Preschool Children
Auteurs
Sarah M. Coyne
Laura Stockdale
Jennifer Ruh Linder
David A. Nelson
Kevin M. Collier
Lee W. Essig
Publicatiedatum
09-01-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology / Uitgave 8/2017
Print ISSN: 2730-7166
Elektronisch ISSN: 2730-7174
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-016-0253-6

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