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
Recommended Citation
Puni-Nyamesem, Clara, "Familial Regulation of Young Children's TV Viewing in Ghana" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4001. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4001
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.