"Media Violence Is Made to Attract and Entertain People": Responses to Media Literacy Lessons on the Effects of and Institutional Motives behind Media Violence

Autor/inn/en	Sekarasih, Laras; Walsh, Kimberly R.; Scharrer, Erica
Titel	"Media Violence Is Made to Attract and Entertain People": Responses to Media Literacy Lessons on the Effects of and Institutional Motives behind Media Violence
Quelle	In: Journal of Media Literacy Education, 6 (2015) 3, S.1-13 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2167-8715
Schlagwörter	Grade 6; Violence; Mass Media Effects; Media Literacy; Student Attitudes; Student Reaction; Critical Thinking; Intention; Thinking Skills; Production Techniques; Elementary School Students; Public Opinion; Public Service; Information Dissemination; Gender Differences; Bullying; Homework; Television Viewing; Films; Video Games; Thematic Approach; Comparative Analysis + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Gewalt; Media skills; Medie competence; Medienkompetenz; Schülerverhalten; Schülerkritik; Kritisches Denken; Denkfähigkeit; Production engineering; Produktionstechnik; Öffentliche Meinung; Public services; Öffentlicher Sozialdienst; Informationsverbreitung; Geschlechterkonflikt; Mobbing; Hausaufgabe; Fernsehkonsum; Film; Video game; Videospiel; Videospiele; Themenzentrierter Unterricht
Abstract	This study investigated the following research question: How do sixth-graders respond to a media literacy lesson that was designed to, among other goals, introduce the concept of the presence of commercial interest in media production, particularly regarding the prevalence of media violence? Forty-seven responses were analyzed thematically using constant comparison. Students' responses illustrate their critical thinking and understanding about producers' intent in including violence in media, although recognizing the commercial interest behind media violence still seems to be a challenge. Findings also suggest the task of striking a balance between instilling critical thinking skills and acknowledging children's personal media experiences. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	National Association for Media Literacy Education. 10 Laurel Hill Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. Tel: 888-775-2652; e-mail: editor@jmle.org; Web site: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/jmle/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01