Standpoint: On the regulation of broadcast indecency to protect children

Donnerstein, Edward; Wilson, Barbara J.; Linz, Daniel

doi:10.1080/08838159209364159

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“…But Bandura (1991) explained that modeling is more complex than simple mimicry and depends on other social influences. Researchers have found only minimal effects of cursing, if any, (Jay, 1992;Primavera, Herron, & Jauier, 1996) especially on children younger than 12, who are less likely to understand such language (Donnerstein, Wilson, & Linz, 1992). Further, effects might be reduced through teaching children to resist negative images and words and by guiding them to become critical viewers of television (Warren, Gerke, & Kelly, 2002).…”

Section: Effects Of Verbal Profanitymentioning

confidence: 95%

Rating Offensive Words in Three Television Program Contexts

Sapolsky

Shafer

Kaye

2010

Mass Communication and Society

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Renewed attention to the use of expletives on television has been spurred by several recent high-profile on-air incidents. This study investigates which words television viewers find most offensive in varying contexts: broadcast TV, cable, and premium channels. Results show significant differences in perceived offensiveness of words depending on the context in which words are heard. Male and female respondents, liberals and conservatives, and Ã In memory of Barry Sapolsky. Our sharp-witted friend and academic guru.

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Section: Effects Of Verbal Profanitymentioning

confidence: 95%

Rating Offensive Words in Three Television Program Contexts

Sapolsky

Shafer

Kaye

2010

Mass Communication and Society

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“…Seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade boys did not become more verbally aggressive after exposure to televised verbal aggression (Wotring & Greenberg, 1973). It is doubtful that children under the age of 12 understand sexual language and innuendo; therefore it is unlikely that vulgarities have any negative effects (Donnerstein, Wilson, & Linz, 1992;Jay, 1992). Further, Jay (1992) stated that "Much of dirty word usage depends on learning," (p. 18) and there is no scientific evidence to date that supports claims of antisocial or harmful effects from such exposure.…”

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Watch Your Mouth! An Analysis of Profanity Uttered by Children on Prime-Time Television

Kaye¹,

Sapolsky²

2004

Mass Communication and Society

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“…In responding to the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to ban the broadcast of indecent speech because of its potential effects on young children, Donnerstein, Wilson, and Linz (1992) question whether there is sufficient evidence for such a regulation. They note that no studies at the 120 DALE L. CRESSMAN ET AL.…”

Section: Social Effects Of Profanitymentioning

confidence: 98%

Swearing in the Cinema

Cressman¹,

Callister²,

Robinson³

et al. 2009

Journal of Children and Media

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The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, and policy makers alike. This study examines the types, frequency, and usage of profanity in movies directed at and featuring teenagers. A review of relevant literature explores the nature, use, and psychology of profanity, its potential social effects, and its prevalence in the media. A content analysis was conducted of the ninety top-grossing domestic teen films in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s (thirty from each decade) in the US based on domestic gross box-office amounts. Results indicate no change in preferences in types of profanity used over the decades. Teen and adult characters use similar profanity types; however, teens are more likely to use the seven dirty words than adults, whereas adult characters use mild words. Male characters use more profanity than female characters, and although both sexes frequently use mild profanity, females show a higher percentage for this type and males have a higher percentage for using the seven dirty words. Finally, results indicate that within and across rating categories (PG and PG-13), the amount of profanity in teen movies has actually decreased since the 1980s.

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Standpoint: On the regulation of broadcast indecency to protect children

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Rating Offensive Words in Three Television Program Contexts

Rating Offensive Words in Three Television Program Contexts

Watch Your Mouth! An Analysis of Profanity Uttered by Children on Prime-Time Television

Swearing in the Cinema

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