Degree Name

MA (Master of Arts)

Program

Early Childhood Education

Date of Award

12-2021

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Amy Jane, Malkus

Committee Members

Julia T. Atiles, Jean Swindle, Carol M. Trivette

Abstract

This study examined familial regulation of young children's TV viewing in Ghana. Participants were families with young children four through eight years enrolled at a school in the south of Ghana. An online survey of TV regulation practices of families (restrictive, coviewing, and instructive), TV viewing hours of young children, and families' perception of TV influence on their children was completed by 158 family members (mostly parents). Results showed that restrictive regulation is the most predominately used strategy in Ghana, although all 3 regulation styles were used. College educated families were significantly more likely to use restrictive regulation than families with a primary school education. Further, over 70% of the young children exceeded the World Health Organization (2019), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (2016) recommended two hours of young children’s TV viewing. Results are discussed in terms of policy suggestions and future research.

Document Type

Thesis - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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