Conference paper
Evaluating interactive television models for young children
Australasian Social Psychologists 36th Annual Conference (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 13/04/2007–15/04/2007)
2007
Abstract
Interactive media allow the viewer to alter program content on-line. Such media may benefit young children, but there has been little research. Using existing programs, we examined the attention, comprehension, and enjoyment of 4 and 5 year olds with 4 models of interactive compared with non-interactive TV. Choices were made with the remote control, either; 1) participating with program activities, 2) repeating or 3) customising content, or 4) making narrative choices. Interactivity, per se, was not beneficial. Specific models were associated with benefits; participation and repetition resulted in higher comprehension. Customised content had no impact. Manipulation of narrative disrupted comprehension and enjoyment. Successful interactivity builds upon the features of well-designed traditional children’s TV, namely opportunities for participation and content repetition. Implications for understanding the impact of changes in media technology will be considered.
Details
- Title
- Evaluating interactive television models for young children
- Authors/Creators
- A.R. Hynd (Author/Creator)P. Broderick (Author/Creator)J.M. Innes (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- Australasian Social Psychologists 36th Annual Conference (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 13/04/2007–15/04/2007)
- Identifiers
- 991005540252807891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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