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Kids vs. commercials.

M A Lewis, C E Lewis

    American Family Physician
    |November 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Fifth and sixth graders can critically assess health product commercials. Engaging children in evaluating media messages may enhance their understanding of health products more than parental counseling alone.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Health Education
    • Media Literacy
    • Consumer Behavior

    Background:

    • Children are significant consumers of health products.
    • Physicians can influence children's future health choices through parental counseling.
    • Evaluating media messages is a crucial skill for informed decision-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess fifth and sixth graders' ability to critically evaluate health product television commercials.
    • To explore alternative methods for influencing children's health product utilization patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • A game show format was used to engage students.
    • Students evaluated television commercials for health-related products.
    • The educational intervention involved critical analysis of media content.

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    Main Results:

    • Fifth and sixth graders demonstrated a strong capacity for critical evaluation of health product advertisements.
    • The game show effectively highlighted students' analytical skills regarding media messages.
    • This active engagement proved a potentially more impactful educational strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational interventions involving direct media analysis are effective for children.
    • Engaging children in critical evaluation of health product commercials can positively influence their understanding and future choices.
    • Pediatric health education can be enhanced through interactive media literacy programs.