Television′ s impact on fantasy play: A review of research
THA van der Voort, PM Valkenburg - Developmental review, 1994 - Elsevier
This article reviews the available research literature on television′ s influence on fantasy
play. Whether television viewing influences children′ s fantasy play positively (stimulation
hypothesis) or negatively (reduction hypothesis) is examined. There is evidence that
television viewing absorbs time that children would otherwise spend in play (displacement).
Apart from displacement effects, television′ s influence on fantasy play depends on the
types of programs a child watches. In exceptional cases, educational programs can enhance …
play. Whether television viewing influences children′ s fantasy play positively (stimulation
hypothesis) or negatively (reduction hypothesis) is examined. There is evidence that
television viewing absorbs time that children would otherwise spend in play (displacement).
Apart from displacement effects, television′ s influence on fantasy play depends on the
types of programs a child watches. In exceptional cases, educational programs can enhance …