Analysis of Violence in Cartoons Broadcasted on Kids TV Channels in Turkey
Violence is probably the most discussed effect of television. 61% of the children programs contain violence. The amount of violence in the cartoons is higher. There is a relation between the violence on television and children’s violent behavior. Previous studies show that, children learn and atte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Marmara University
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Marmara İletişim Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://e-dergi-marmara.dergipark.gov.tr/download/article-file/328371 |
| Summary: | Violence is probably the most discussed effect of television. 61% of the children programs contain
violence. The amount of violence in the cartoons is higher. There is a relation between the violence on
television and children’s violent behavior. Previous studies show that, children learn and attempt the
positive and negative behaviors they see on TV. Children look at the television from the perspective of a researcher and try to make sense of what they watch. Their interest is generally in characters, rapid
change of scenes and violence. The frequent use of violent elements in cartoons, which are broadcasted
on Kids TV channels in Turkey, brings serious risks to the children of our country. Children who are
affected by violence in the media are afraid and worried that they may also be victims of violence. For
such children, the following tendencies increase: frequency of crying, aggression tendency, sleeping
disorders, decrease in self-esteem, attention focusing problems and depression |
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| ISSN: | 1300-4050 2529-0053 |