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Peer reviewedLarson, Mary Strom – Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 1993
The communication patterns of two family sitcoms were examined as models for viewers. "The Cosby Show" portrays a child-centered family with parents not active in giving direction or modeling supportive communication; whereas "The Simpsons" model an adult-centered family, actively supporting each other and children and giving…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Conflict, Family Communication
Southworth, Nicki – 1984
A study compared the academic achievement, classroom behavior, and emotional stability of 21 elementary school students from single-parent families to that of 21 students from intact, nuclear families. Behavior checklists were used to ascertain classroom behavior, and academic achievement was assessed through analysis of test scores on the…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Adjustment
