Based on 122 individual interviews with Israeli preschoolers and kindergarteners, this study sought to gain a better understanding of the role of early experiences of growing up in a media-rich ...environment on young viewers' developing perceptions about the making of television. Overall, the study confirms that most kindergarteners exhibit a rather low understanding of the constructed nature of television programs and the effects of various photographic techniques. The qualitative analysis reveals different phases in the development of television comprehension.
In 1990, Congress passed the Children's Television Act ("CTA"), which directed the FCC to establish standards for broadcasters regarding the amount of children's programming aired and to enforce ...limits on the amount of commercial time aired during children's programming. The limits are meant to protect children from various harms caused by advertising aimed at children. This Note examines the constitutionality and the effectiveness of these commercial limits. The Note concludes that while the CTA's commercial limits are probably constitutional under the Court's test for regulations of commercial speech, the limits do not provide children with adequate protection from the harms of advertising. The Note suggests several changes that should be made in the regulation of advertising aimed at children. Most importantly, the Note argues that the focus of the regulation should shift from limiting the amount of commercial material viewed by children to reducing the misleading nature of advertising aimed at children. The Note argues that the suggested content-based regulation would be constitutional under the Court's test for regulation of commercial speech and would more effectively protect children from the harms of advertising than the current regulation. PUBLICATION ABSTRACT
The purpose is to identify decision-making styles of young consumers in Korea and to find if these styles are similar to those of U.S. young consumers. An instrument, based on previous research in ...the United States, was administered to 310 college students in Korea. Data are factor analyzed and alpha coefficients are computed for scale reliability. Findings indicate the generality of some consumer decision-making styles. Similarities and differences between cultures are discussed, and implications are provided.
In the United States, consumer interest in and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including in pediatrics, is growing. Despite the reservations of many conventional practitioners, ...the multi-billion dollar industry is here to stay. To maintain positive relationships with pediatric patients and their families, health care professionals must acknowledge the reality of CAM, be informed themselves about its various therapies, and encourage open dialogue with patients and families. This article offers background about the current status of CAM, in general as well as specific information about CAM in pediatrics. The parent/family perspective, a list of suggested questions to help initiate parent/professional discussion about exploration and use of CAM, and a resource list for use by both parents and professionals are provided.
According to the Power Information Network, direct loans and cash buyers accounted for about 21 percent of U.S. retail volume in the first quarter, down slightly from a year ago.
