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THE IMPACT OF MASS MEDIA ON THE ADOLESCENTS’ LIFE
Domagoj Šegregur
; VII. Grammar school in Zagreb, Croatia
Vlatka Kuhar
; VII. Grammar school in Zagreb, Croatia
Petar Paradžik
; VII. Grammar school in Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine types and frequency of the use of mass media by adolescents and their impact on life. The study was conducted on 184 students of the second grades of VII. Grammar school in Zagreb. They were surveyed about the most common types of mass media, the time spent with the mass media, lifestyles, school achievements, socioeconomic status of their parents and problems after prolonged use of mass media. Subjects were measured height and weight, heart rate and blood pressure before and after watching the presentation with disturbing content. The most commonly used media are computer and television, and media content Facebook and movies. Time spent with media during the week was 45.8 hours, daily average two hours longer on weekends than on weekdays. Respondents who spend with the media more than 5 hours a day have more often health problems. Significant difference was found in connection of subject's gender and type of media content, as well as time spent with them. Research has shown which types and contents of mass media's means adolescents most commonly use, time spent with them as well as significant differences between the genders in connection with use of the media. Although the significant impact of mass media on school achievements and association with socioeconomic status of subjects’ parents was not confirmed, the significant effect of the time spent with the media on the health and habits exists.
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Hrčak ID:
122446
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Publication date:
30.3.2014.
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