The Sociological and Psychological Impact of Television on the Socialization Process of Children

Author

Renate Hausin, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Sociology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

It is the purpose of this study to analyse some of the predominant statements about the psychological and sociological influence of television on children. Hypotheses concerning the impacts of television are the following ones: (1) Television watching often appears to be an individual experience of a child, especially of a withdrawn one, even if he is part of an audience. (2) Television seems to replace primary group contacts. A child may try to find a substitute for satisfying primary group relationships in watching television. (3) Children who are still heavy viewers at an age of thirteen to fourteen are likely to be socially isolated. Their social maturity is unlikely to be congruous with their chronological age.

Keywords

Primary education, Students, Televisions, Testing, Interviews, Hays (Kan.), Ellis County (Kan.)

Advisor

Dr. Robert R. Witt

Date of Award

Spring 1964

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/GWXL5048

Recommended Citation

Hausin, Renate, "The Sociological and Psychological Impact of Television on the Socialization Process of Children" (1964). Master's Theses. 853.
DOI: 10.58809/GWXL5048
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/853

Rights

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