Beyond Family Structure: The Family in Domestic Comedy.

Douglas, William; Olson, Beth M.

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ERIC Number: EJ508717

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Publication Date: 1995

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Beyond Family Structure: The Family in Domestic Comedy.

Douglas, William; Olson, Beth M.

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, v39 n2 p236-61 Spr 1995

Examines family relationships in domestic comedy; participants evaluated samples of 13 programs from a selection of popular shows during the period from 1950 to 1990. Spousal and parent-child relations were evaluated. The study yielded no support for the claim that family relations have deteriorated in the television family. Three tables present research results. (56 references) (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Family Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Popular Culture, Programming (Broadcast), Tables (Data), Television Research

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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