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Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Agenda
Background1
Q & A6
Methodology3
Analysis of Research Findings4
Conclusion5
Objectives & Scope of Research2
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Fantasy vs. Reality
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
When we were kids…
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Popular Cartoons Nowadays
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Popular Cartoons in Our Generation
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Why are we interested in this topic?
New media become popular Movies Computer games Television Internet
Environment in which children involve is the most influential factor for their growth
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Background
Begin to watch cartoons: 6 months
Become enthusiastic viewers: Age 2-3
No. of hours attending school: 13,000 hours
No. of hours watching cartoons: 18,000 hours
Pediatrics April 2004 Issue
A study done by Children’s Hospital
and Regional Medical Center of Seattle
Washington
Pediatrics April 2004 Issue
A study done by Children’s Hospital
and Regional Medical Center of Seattle
Washington
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Understanding child growth
Brain DevelopmentA dynamic mix of nature and nurture
genes and the environmentChildren’s minds are very impressionableTremendous amount of childhood
involvement with electronic media can limit social interaction and may obstruct development of a brain’s social systems
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Formal Operational
Concrete Operational
Per operational
Sensorimotor
· Not everyone reaches this stage · Think abstractly · Reason theoretically
· No abstract problems · Can consider some
possible outcomes
· Egocentric
· Coordinate reflexes Age 0-2
Age 2-6
Age 6-12
Age 12 and up
Understanding child growth
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Infancy (0-18 months)
Early Childhood (2-3 yrs)
Preschool (3-5 yrs)
School Age (6-11 yrs)
Adole- scence
(12-18 yrs)
Young Adulthood (19-40 yrs)
Work and
Parenthood Maturity
(>65 yrs)
Understanding child growth
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Early Childhood (2-3 yrs)
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence
Impressionable mindsets
Imitate what are seen unconsciously
Understanding child growth
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Preschool (3-5 yrs)
Understanding child growth
Initiative vs. Guilt
Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment
During the preschool years, children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interaction
Tend to mimic popular people among peers Cartoon characters
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
School Age (6-11 yrs)
Understanding child growth
Industry vs. Inferiority
Children need to cope with new social and academic demands
According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), high level of television viewing
blocks development of left-hemisphere language circuitry problems in reading and speaking lower academic performance
limits social interaction
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Objectives
1. How do cartoons influence child growth in terms of interpersonal development and psychological growth?
2. What is the relationship between watching time and magnitude of those influences on children?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Scope of Research
Local childrenAged from 8 to 13Studying in local primary schools and secondary
schoolsIncluding cartoons in all types of media
e.g. TV, Internet, comics, etc.
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Why do we select this target group?
Most easily affected by the environmentAble to understand questions compared to
younger age groupsFocus on local children due to limited resources
and time
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Methodology
Questionnaires
- Direct fill-in questionnaires outside schools
- Total collected: 216 questionnaires
- No. of Male: 94 boys
- No. of Female: 122 girls
- Age: 8 to 13Interviews
Professors of Psychology Department A cartoon fans
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Other factors
Analysis of Research Findings
Questionnaires + InterviewsQuestionnaires + InterviewsQuestionnaires + InterviewsQuestionnaires + Interviews
Analysis of Influences
Psychological
Interpersonal
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Do cartoons help to develop children’ssocial network?
Do cartoons hinder children’s interpersonal development?Interpersonal
What is the magnitude of influences?
Research Interests
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
No. of hours spent on cartoon per day
Results from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Results from Questionnaire
Would they know their friends better or meet new friends because of the discussion of cartoons?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Would they talk about the cartoons with their classmates in school?
Results from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Have they ever played cartoon toys with their friends?
Results from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Interview with Cartoon Fans
Cherry ,Yip Tak Yung
Our interviewee
Age :9-year-old
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
From cartoon fans Cherry,
1.Loves cartoons because they are cute and funny2.Usually discusses cartoons with classmates3.Knows their friends better because of the discussion
Interview with Cartoon Fans
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Analysis of Findings (i)
Children watching cartoons less than two hours:
knows friends better,
meets new friends
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Possible reasons:
To chat with a common topic1
To regard as the same group3
To learn interpersonal skills4
To share and play games2
Analysis of Findings (i)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
1. Chat with a common topic Children life is usually simple ( relative to adults) Not many common topics to share Cartoons provide a good common topic
Analysis of Findings (i)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
2. Games - share and play Cartoons nowadays have many by-product:
Card games
dolls and figures
Play together, or share
a good opportunity to interact
Analysis of Findings (i)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
3. Regard as the same group Children have a high tendency to group with others who
have similar interest/habits Easy to be isolated if you haven’t any common interest
Cartoons provide a good platform to show similarity
Analysis of Findings (i)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
4. Learn interpersonal skills from some cartoons Some cartoons aim at teaching children interpersonal skills Messages in these cartoons are usually positive and clear for
children to understand
eg. How to get along with others
Apologise for your mistakes
Forgive others
Analysis of Findings (i)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Children watching cartoons more than two hours:
Lower proportion to have:
knows friends better,
meet new friends
Influences of Cartoons on Child Growth
Analysis of Findings (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Possible reasons:
Less chance to practice interpersonal skills2
Not interactive1
Less time for communication3
Isolated themselves4
Analysis of Findings (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
1. Cartoons are not interactiveOnly perception No response needNo interaction
Watching cartoons is a passive activity
not involve any communication
Analysis of Findings (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
2. Less chance to practice interpersonal skillsDeveloping interpersonal skills requires direct interaction with
other people Observe facial expression Identify attitudeGive immediate responseExpress ideasDeal with others
Less time to practice their brain
Analysis of Findings (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
3. Less time for communication More time to watch cartoons
= less time to communicate with friends/children
Especially children in Hong Kong, they spend a long time at school and homework, not much time for friends
Influences of Cartoons on Child Growth
Analysis of Findings (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
4. Isolate themselves from the othersFall into the “world of cartoons”, enjoy cartoons on their own Become egocentric,
concern on his/her own rather than the society/other people
Analysis of Findings (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Children who do not watch cartoons:
Vary with different children
Analysis of Findings (iii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Other factors affecting:
More time to communicate with other children
More outgoing
Fewer common topicsFewer common toys→Less confident
Which side is more important?Highly depends on his family or school!
Cartoons are no longer the important and determinate factor
Analysis of Findings (iii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & Awww.themegallery.com
Research Interests Cognitive and social development, especially reading and vocabulary development and impairment in children and approaches to parenting.
Views from Professor McBride
Prof. Catherine Alexandra McBRIDE-CHANGDepartment of psychology in CUHKPh.D., Southern California
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Email Reply from Professor McBride
Cartoons can serve as a channel to develop social network
Common interests and topics
Children who do not watch cartoons may have social disadvantages
In long run, watching cartoons is bad for children’s social development
Do not keep them bright and healthy
Usually eat when watching cartoons
Tend to be heavier and have lower IQs
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
1
Appropriate amount cartoons (1-1.5 hr) is good
for social development
2
Excessive amount is bad
for social development
3
If children do not watch cartoon, his
family/school/ friends will have a greater effect on his interpersonal
development
Summary of Analysis
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Background Information
Children are more interested in cartoonsBecomes a primary activity in their lives (when
they back home, open TV at once)Become enthusiastic viewers
Cartoons nowadaysMore violent Addictive
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Cognitive Development?
Behaviors?
Emotions?
Psychological
Research Interests
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Cognitive Development
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Do they think cartoon characters really exist in the real world?
Results from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Possible reasons:
Developed mindset 1
Taught by parents/teacher2
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Analysis (i)
98% able to distinguish cartoons from the realityConcepts about real and imaginary have already
establishedSurprisingly,
Slight influence on cognitive development
Slight influence on cognitive development
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Behavior
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Have they ever dreamt of being the characters of cartoons in reality?
Results from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Have they ever imitated the cartoon characters' behaviors?
Results from Questionnaire
Have they ever imitated cartoon characters' speech?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Possible reasons:
Explore new things 1
Tend to imitate what they see2
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Analysis (i)
85% want to be cartoon charactersOver 60% have imitated characters’ behaviors
and speech
Significant influence on children’s behaviors
Significant influence on children’s behaviors
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Analysis (ii)
Further investigation
Any correlation between watching time and tendency towards imitation of
cartoon characters?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Have they ever imitate cartoon characters speech?(%)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
0-1 1-2 2-3 >3
Yes
No
Analysis (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Have they ever imitated the cartoon characters' behaviors?(%)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
0-1 1-2 2-3 >3
Yes
No
Analysis (ii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Positive relationship:
Analysis (ii)
Longer watching time, higher tendency to imitate
Longer watching time, higher tendency to imitate
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Emotion
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Which situation do they experience when watching cartoons?
Data from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
If yes, how long would these feelings maintain?
Data from Questionnaire
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Possible reasons:
Easily affected by environment 1
Can’t control their emotion well2
Place themselves into character’s position 3
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Analysis (iii)
The majority experienced emotional influencesMostly, such emotions only last for short time
Significant but temporary influence on
children’s emotions
Significant but temporary influence on
children’s emotions
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Analysis (iii)
Further investigation
Any correlation between watching time and tendency to have emotional
influences?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Which situation do they experience when watching cartoons?
Analysis (iii)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
0-1hr 1-2hrs 2-3hrs >3hrs
Happy
Unhappy
Scared
No feeling
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
The happiness they obtained VS the no. of hours they spent (%)
Analysis (iii)
0%
50%
100%
0-1hr 1-2hrs 2-3hrs >3hrs
Happy
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Positive relationship:
Analysis (iii)
Longer watching time, stronger emotional feelings
Longer watching time, stronger emotional feelings
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Interview with Professor Wang
Professor Qian WANG (王茜 )Assistant ProfessorPh.D., Illinois
Research InterestsMotivational and emotional development during childhood and adolescence; child development.
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Date : 30 Oct, 2008
Venue: Room 337, Sino Building,Department of Psychology
Time :10:45 am
Duration : 10 mins
Interview with Professor Wang
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Interview Video
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Extracts of Professor Wang
Generally, Children of all ages are affected by cartoons but the degree of influence
varies among people.
Maybe a positive relationship between the amount of time spent on cartoons, but not a strong correlation
Children will imitate after they watch cartoons
because of Observational learning, Modeling, which is the most direct way for they to learn
Professor’s Advice Parents should watch cartoons with children and provide guidance for them
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Views from Professor McBride
Especially children before age 5 have difficulties
in distinguishing cartoons from reality.
Especially children before age 5 have difficulties
in distinguishing cartoons from reality.
Children tend to imitate the cartoon characters.
Children tend to imitate the cartoon characters.
CognitiveDevelopment
Behaviors
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
CognitiveCognitive
Longer watching time, higher tendency to imitate.
Slight influence on cognitive development.
Longer watching time, stronger emotional feelings.
Summary – Analysis of Questionnaire
BehaviorBehavior
EmotionEmotion
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Observational Learning and Modeling(monkey see then monkey do )
-involves the process of learning to copy or model the action of
another through observing another doing it.
- particularly important during childhood
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Source The Bobo doll experiment was conducted by Albert Bandura in
1961 and studied patterns of behavior associated with aggression. Additional studies of this type were conducted by Bandura in 1963 and 1965. A Bobo doll is an inflatable toy that is approximately the same size as a prepubescent child.
Aim:
To study about the effects of viewing violence on children.
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
MethodThe experiment involved children in age
between 3 and 6Divided into two groups
exposed to aggressive model behavior exposed to nonaggressive model behavior
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
ExperimentBringing a child and the adult model into a
playroomPlayroom contains
A tinker toy set An inflatable Bobo doll (about 5 feet tall)
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
What aggressive adult model doAfter a minute of playing with the tinker toy set,
he/she would attack the Bobo doll by hitting it
What nonaggressive adult model doSimply played with the tinker toys for the entire
10 minute-period, and the Bobo doll was completely ignored by the model
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
The child was left alone in the playroom for 20 minutes
Playroom contains Some aggressive and nonaggressive toys The Bobo doll
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
ResultsThe children exposed to the aggressive model
were more likely to hit the bobo doll than those who were not exposed to the aggressive model
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
ConclusionChildren observing adult behaviour are
influenced to think that this type of behaviour is acceptable
This weakening the child's aggressive inhibitions
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Follow up studyThe aggressive adult model being either
rewarded or punished
ResultChildren were less likely to hit the bobo doll
when they had viewed an adult model being punished for aggressive behavior
Bobo Doll Experiment
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Do cartoons help develop children’s physical development?
Do cartoons improve children’s educational knowledge?
Other factors
Research Interests (iii)
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Other Factors
Physical Development
about their favorite sports hobbies, interests
Educational Development
about the gain of knowledge from cartoons
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Question 1
Do they play sport as a hobby after watching sports cartoons?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Question 2
Would they learn some knowledge in cartoons?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Other Factors
There is no direct relationship in certain aspect:
Hobby and cartoon Learning knowledge in cartoon
Most of them will not change their hobby or learn new knowledge in cartoons
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Conclusion
Objective 1
How do cartoons influence
interpersonal development
and psychological
growth?
Objective 1
How do cartoons influence
interpersonal development
and psychological
growth?
Interpersonal Development Cartoons serves a channel to develop social network
Common topics and interests
Meeting new friends and knowing friends better
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Conclusion
Psychological Growth Significant influence on behaviors
Slight influence on cognitive development
Children tend to imitate cartoon characters even knowing they are unreal
Significant but temporary influence on
emotions
Objective 1
How do cartoons influence
interpersonal development
and psychological
growth?
Objective 1
How do cartoons influence
interpersonal development
and psychological
growth?
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Conclusion
Objective 2
To examine relationship
between watching time
and magnitude
of influences
Objective 2
To examine relationship
between watching time
and magnitude
of influences
Interpersonal Development Appropriate amount of cartoons can help interpersonal development
Excessive amount of cartoons can harm social development
Other factors e.g. Family, school, peers, etc.
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Conclusion
Objective 2
To examine relationship
between watching time
and magnitude
of influences
Objective 2
To examine relationship
between watching time
and magnitude
of influences
Psychological GrowthLonger watching time,
Higher tendency to imitate cartoons
Stronger emotional feelings
Other factorse.g. guidance of parents
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Recommendations for Parents
No television should be put in bedroom. Parents should watch cartoons with them. Parents should limit the time that children watch TV. When children finished watching TV, parents can
discuss with them. (This is to understand the feeling of children.)
Parents can explain the differences between reality and cartoons.
Background Objectives &
Scope of Study Methodology
Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Social Responsibilities
Three Sectors
1. TV Broadcast Company2. Parents
3. Schools
1.TV Broadcast Company - Select appropriate level of cartoon for
children from different country
- Should not include violent and sex scene in cartoon
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Analysis –Interpersonal
Analysis – Psychological
Analysis – Other Factors
Conclusion Q & A
Social Responsibilities
2. Parents- Aware of cartoon that their children see- Provide a suitable guidance for them
3. School/Teacher- Aware of child’s misbehavior about cartoon at
school and directly report to their parents as fast as possible
- Remind them to watch cartoons wisely