AWARENESS AND UTILISATION OF TELEVISION Television is an organized means of reaching large numbers of diverse kinds of people quickly and efficiently. The simplest effect of television is to make people aware of events, persons and possibilities beyond their direct experience. The effect refers to cognition in its broadcast sense, encompassing mere awareness as well as extensive knowledge. Television plays an important role in bringing up the adolescent high school students as good citizens even though it was some bad effect also. Part of the remaining modern society and one of its essential characteristic is the ubiquitous presence of mass media. In modern society different types of mass media are used in order to influence the public opinion. Mass communication will change people if they are already disposed to change; media provide means for the change. The pre-industrial days the communication process was done by the individuals themselves. There were no other communication devices. A man who is the mobile person, carry message from one place to another. In modern industrial society, the mass media, as communication devices take the place of these mobile persons. In the 20 th century, because of the technological advancement, television underwent THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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tremendous development in the communication process. The enormous expansion made in the field of mass media reveals the fact that even people in the tribal areas and the village today are aware of the different types of mass media. The village get community television sets also. Every house in the village today, owns at least a transistor set. Majority of the village population consisting of illiterate people compared to urban population, so most of them prefer the television and radio. According to American and British studies, televisions have been found to be much more powerful than the radio. People annot resist viewing the program. It is more realistic than all the other media. It enables the viewer to see events as they happen and thus has a tremendous impact. It is reported that most of the children watched the adult programs. They liked crime thrillers, comedies, variety programs and family serial meant for the adult. But they did not like the political programs and discussions. The television dramas emphasized character qualities like self- confidence and toughness as being the basis for achieving success in life. The students studying in the high school, in village areas, may have greater awareness about the television compared to the student in urban areas. Majority of the students prefer television among the THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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different types of mass media. When they were asked the reason for the preference of television they were of the opinion that television is an audiovisual media and even though they forget about the content in an event they can recollect the conduct by remembering the scenes they have seen in that program. The utilization of television differs from one student to another. Depending upon the interest, needs motives, etc. these selection of the television programs or content varies. Some students use television as a time filling device while others use it for entertainment or for relaxation. Still others use it for educational purposes. Age and intelligence of children affect their uses of television. In their early years, approximately to the age of 10, brighter children are heavy users of entertainment, but at about 10 to 13 years of age, they reduce their attention to a moderate level. In addition, as they move from the children years towards the early teens, their content preferences turn increasingly toward serious or reality oriented material, whereas light or fantasy content continues to dominate the preference of the less intelligent children. In India, now the television can be found in every corners of any state. Television provides information regarding politics, religion, sports, crime, nation, state as well as the whole world. High school age being THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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the age of curiosity. Thus the students are eager to know about various things happening around them. Television is of great value as a source of information to them. Television exerts a constant influence on the opinions, values, attitudes and action of high school students. Television as a deliberate source of information except for hearing the days news the weather forecast. The main value of television is that it provides entertainment. It has brought the theatre to the living room, practically free of cost. Both the groups, whether less educated or better educated utilize the television for the same purpose, to get entertainment. And also the television is more effective is awakening political interest among teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Television viewing among students is that they can acquire general knowledge, they become aware of the problems existing in the society, the advancements or developments taking place in the society, the thrust of disaster and danger facing society, Etc. With the above diversion an attempt is made to analyze the relationship between television viewing and sex.
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TABLE NO.1 SEX AND TELEVISION VIEWING
TELEVISION VIEWING
FIGURE.1 shows the sex and television viewing
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% MALE FEMALE 18.94% 13.68% 18.94% 41.05% 3.16% 4.21% 41.05% 58.94% REGULAR SOMETIMES RARELY TOTAL SEX REGULAR SOMETIMES RARELY TOTAL MALE 18 (18.94%) 18 (18.94%) 3 (3.16%) 39 (41.05%) FEMALE 13 (13.68) 39 (41.05%) 4 (4.21%) 56 (58.94%) TOTAL 31 (32.63%) 57 (60%) 7 (7.36%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.2 SEX AND PREFERENCE OF PROGRAM
PREFERENCE OF TELEVISION VIEWING
FIGURE.2 shows the sex and preference of program
28.42% 23.15% 5.26% 20% 2.10% 4.21% 1.05% 1.05% 41.05% 58.94% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% MALE FEMALE FILM SERIAL QUIZ PROGRAM SPORTS NEWS TOTAL SEX FILM SERIAL QUIZ PROGRAM SPORTS NEWS TOTAL MALE 27 (28.42%) 4 (4.21%) 5 (5.26%) 2 (2.10%) 1 (1.05%) 39 (41.05%) FEMALE 22 (23.15%) 10 (10.52%) 19 (20%) 4 (4.21%) 1 (1.05%) 56 (58.94%) TOTAL 49 (51.57) 14 (14.73%) 24 (25.26%) 6 (69.47%) 2 (2.10%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.3 SEX AND TIME SPENT FOR VIEWING TELEVISION
TIME SPENT FOR VIEWING TELEVISION
FIGURE.3 shows the sex and time spent for viewing television
10.52% 33.68% 44.21% 15.52% 17.89% 33.68% 6.31% 3.15% 9.47% 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% 50.00% MALE FEMALE TOTAL 1 FOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR MORE THAN 3 HOUR SEX 1 HOUR 2HOUR 3 HOUR MORE THAN 3 HOUR TOTAL MALE 10 (10.52%) 15 (15.52%) 6 (6.31) 8 (8.42%) 39 (41.05) FEMALE 32 (33.68) 17 (17.89%) 3 (3.15%) 4 (4.21%) 56 (58.94%) TOTAL 42 (44.21%) 32 (33.68%) 9 (9.47%) 12 (12.63%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.4 AGE AND TELEVISION VIEWING TELEVISION VIEWING
FIGURE.4 shows the age and television viewing
11.57% 14.73% 6.31% 32.63% 13.68% 12.63% 33.68% 60% 2.10% 3.15% 2.10% 7.36% 27.36% 30.52% 42.10% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% 13 YEAR 14 YEAR 15 YEAR TOTAL REGULARLY SOMETIMES RARELY TOTAL AGE REGULARLY SOME TIME RARELY TOTAL 13 YEARS 11 (11.57%) 13 (13.68%) 2 (2.10%) 26 (27.36%) 14 YEARS 14 (14.73%) 12 (12.63%) 3 (3.15%) 29 (30.52%) 15 YEARS 6 (6.31%) 32 (33.68%) 2 (2.10%) 40 (42.10%) TOTAL 31 (32.63%) 57 (60%) 7 (7.36%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.5 AGE AND PREFERNCE OF PROGRAM
PREFERENCE OF PROGRAM
FIGURE.5 shows the age and preference of program
18.94% 20% 12.63% 1.05% 7.36% 6.31% 3.15% 2.10% 20% 2.10% 1.05% 3.15% 2.10% 0 0 27.36% 30.52% 42.10% 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% 13 YEAR 14 YEAR 15 YEAR FILM SERIAL QUIZ PROGRAM SPORTS NEWS TOTAL AGE FILM SERIAL QUIZ PROGRAME SPORTS NEWS TOTAL 13 YEARS 18 (18.94%) 1 (1.05%) 3 (3.15%) 2 (2.10%) 2 (2.10%) 26 (27.36%) 14 YEARS 19 (20%) 7 (7.36%)
2 (2.10%) 1 (1.05%) - 29 (30.52%) 15 YEARS 12 (12.63%) 6 (6.31%) 19 (20%) 3 (3.15%) - 40 (42.10%) TOTAL 49 (51.57%) 14 (14.73%) 24 (25.26%) 6 (6.31%) 2 (2.10%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.6 AGE AND TIME SPENT FOR VIEWING TELEVISION
TIME SPENT FOR VIEWING TELEVISION
FIGURE.6 shows the age and time spent for viewing television
11.57% 5.26% 27.36% 11.57% 8.42% 13.68% 3.15% 6.31% 1.05% 10.52% 1.05% 27.36% 30.52% 42.10% 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% 13 YEAR 14 YEAR 15 YEAR 1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR MORE THAN 3 HOUR TOTAL AGE 1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR MORE THAN 3 HOUR TOTAL 13 YEARS 11 (11.57%)
11 (11.57%) 3 (3.15%) 1 (1.05%) 26 (27.36%) 14 YEARS 5 (5.26%) 8 (8.42%) 6 (6.31%) 10 (10.52%) 29 (30.52%) 15 YEARS 26 (27.36%) 13 (13.68%) - 1 (1.05%) 40 (42.10%) TOTAL 42 (44.21%) 32 (33.68%) 9 (9.47%) 12 (12.63%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.7 RESIDENCE AND TELEVISION VIEWING
TELEVISION VIEWING
FIGURE .7 shows the residence and television viewing
30.52% 2.10% 32.63% 49.47% 10.52% 60% 6.31% 1.05% 7.36% 86.31% 13.68% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% RURAL URBAN TOTAL REGULARLY SOMETIME RARELY TOTAL RESIDENCE REGULARLY SOMETIME RARELY TOTAL RURAL 29 (30.52%) 47 (49.47%) 6 (6.31%) 82 (86.31%) URBAN 2 (2.10%) 10 (10.52%) 1 (1.05%) 13 (13.68%) TOTAL 31 (32.63%) 57 (60%) 7 (7.36%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.8 RESIDENCE AND TIME SPENT FOR VIEWING TELEVISION
TIME SPENT FOR VIEWING TELEVISION
FIGURE.8 shows the residence and time spent for viewing television
35.78% 8.42% 28.47% 5.26% 9.47% 0 12.63% 0 82.31% 13.68% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% RURAL URBAN 1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR MORE THAN 3 HOUR TOTAL RESIDENCE 1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR MORE THAN 3 HOUR TOTAL RURAL 34 (35.78%) 27 (28.47%) 9 (9.47%) 12 (12.63%) 82 (86.31%) URBAN 8 (8.42%) 5 (5.26%) - - 13 (13.68%) TOTAL 42 (44.21%) 32 (33.68%) 9 (9.47%) 12 (12.63%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.9 SEX AND OPINION ABOUT NEWS PROGRAMS
OPINION ABOUT NEWS PROGRAMS
FIGURE.9 shows the sex and opinion about news program
30.52% 45.26% 72.69% 13.68% 13.68% 30.52% 41.05% 58.94% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% MALE FEMALE TOTAL GOOD NEUTRAL TOTAL SEX GOOD NEUTRAL TOTAL MALE 26 (30.52%) 13 (13.68%) 39 (41.05%) FEMALE 43 (45.26%) 13 (13.68%) 56 (58.94%) TOTAL 69 (72.63%) 26 (30.52%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.10 SEX AND OPINION ABOUT ACADEMIC PREFERNCE DUE TO TV WATCHING
WHETHER THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DECREASED DUE TO TV WATCHING
FIGURE.10 shows the sex and opinion about academic preference due to T.V watching
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% MALE FEMALE TOTAL 30.52% 36.84% 68.42% 9.47% 22.10% 31.57% 41.05% 58.94% 100% YES NO TOTAL SEX YES NO TOTAL MALE 30 (31.52%) 9 (9.47%) 39 (41.05%) FEMALE 35 (36.84%) 21 (22.10%) 56 (58.94%) TOTAL 65 (68.42%) 30 (31.57%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.11 RESIDENCE AND OPINION ABOUT ACADEMEIC PERFORMANCE DUE TO TV WATCHING
WHETHER THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DECREASED DUE TO TV WATCHING
FIGURE.11 shows the residence and opinion about academic performance due to T.V watching
58.94% 9.47% 68.42% 27.36% 4.21% 31.57% 86.31% 13.68% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% RURAL URBAN TOTAL YES NO TOTAL RESIDENCE YES NO TOTAL RURAL 56 (58.94%) 26 (27.36%) 82 (86.31%) URBAN 9 (9.47%) 4 (4.21%) 13 (13.68%) TOTAL 65 (68.42%) 30 (31.57%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.12 RESIDENCE AND PATTERN OF VIEWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION
PATTERN OF VIEWING EDUCATIONALPROGRAMS
FIGURE.12 shows the residence and pattern of viewing educational programs on television
42.10% 8.42% 56.52% 44.21% 5.26% 49.47% 86.31% 13.68% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% RURAL URBAN TOTAL OFTEN SOMETIMES TOTAL RESIDENCE OFTEN SOMETIMES TOTAL RURAL 40 (42.10%) 42 (44.21%) 82 (86.31%) URBAN 8 (8.42%) 5 (5.26%) 13 (13.68%) TOTAL 48 (56.52%) 47 (49.47%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.13 STANDARD AND OPINION ABOUT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DUE TO TV WATCHING
WHETHER THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DECREASED DUE TO TC WATCHING
FIGURE.13 shows the standard and opinion about academic performance due to T.V watching
18.94% 17.89% 31.57% 68.42% 15.78% 2.10% 13.68% 31.57% 34.73% 20% 45.26% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% VIII IX X TOTAL YES NO TOTAL STANDARD YES NO TOTAL VIII 18 (18.94%) 15 (15.78%) 33 (34.73%) IX 17 (17.89%) 2 (2.10%) 19 (20%) X 30 (31.57%) 13 (13.68%) 43 (45.26%) TOTAL 65 (68.42%) 30 (31.57%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.14 AGE AND OPINION ABOUT ACADEMEIC PERFORMANCE DUE TO TV WATCHING
WHETHER THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE DECREASED DUE TO TV WATCHING
FIGURE.14 shows the age and opinion about academic performance due to T.V watching
14.73% 25.26% 28.42% 68.42% 12.63% 5.21% 13.68% 31.57% 27.36% 30.52% 42.10% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% 13 YEAR 14 YEAR 15 YEAR TOTAL YES NO TOTAL AGE YES NO TOTAL 13 YEAR 14 (14.73%) 12 (12.63%) 26 (27.36%) 14 YEAR 24 (25.26%) 5 (5.21%) 29 (30.52%) 15 YEAR 27 (28.42%) 13 (13.68%) 40 (42.10%) TOTAL 65 (68.42%) 30 (31.57%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.15 AGE AND PATTERN OF VIEWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION
PATTERN OF VIEWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SHOWN ON TELEVISION
FIGURE.15 shows the age and pattern of viewing educational program on television
23.15% 7.36% 20% 50.52% 4.21% 23.15% 22.10% 49.47% 27.36% 36.52% 42.10% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% 13 years 14 years 15 years TOTAL often sometimes total AGE OFTEN SOMETIMES TOTAL 13 YEARS 22 (23.15%) 4 (4.21%) 26 (27.36%) 14 YEARS 7 (7.36%) 22 (23.15%) 29 (36.52%) 15 YEARS 19 (20%) 21 (22.10%) 40 (42.10%) TOTAL 48 (50.52%) 47 (49.47%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.16 SEX AND IMPROVEMENT OF LANGUAGE SKILL THROUGH TELEVISION
WHETHER YOUR LANGUAGE SKILL IMPROVED THROUGH TELEVISION
FIGURE.16 shows the sex and improvement of language skill through television
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% MALE FEMALE TOTAL 29.47% 44.21% 73.68% 11.57% 14.73% 26.31% 41.05% 58.94% 100% YES NO TOTAL SEX YES NO TOTAL MALE 28 (29.47%) 11 (11.57%) 39 (41.05%) FEMALE 42 (44.21%) 14 (14.73%) 56 (58.94%) TOATAL 70 (73.68%) 25 (26.31%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.17 SEX AND IMPROVEMENT OF GENERAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH TELEVISION
WHETHER YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE INCREASED AFTER WATCHING TELEVISION
FIGURE.17 shows the sex and improvement of general knowledge through television
25.26% 52.63% 77.89% 15.78% 6.31% 22.10% 41.05% 58.94% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% MALE FEMALE TOTAL YES NO TOTAL SEX YES NO TOTAL MALE 24 (25.26%) 15 (15.78%) 39 (41.05%) FEMALE 50 (52.63%) 6 (6.31%) 56 (58.94%) TOTAL 74 (77.89%) 21 (22.10%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.18 STANDARD AND IMPROVEMENT OF GENERAL KNOWLWDGE THROUGH TELEVISION
WHETHER YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE INCREASED AFTER WATCHING TV
FIGURE.18 shows the standard and improvement of general knowledge through television
33.68% 3.15% 41.05% 77.89% 1.05% 16.84% 4.21% 22.10% 34.73% 20% 45.26% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% VIII IX X TOTAL YES NO TOTAL STANDARD YES NO TOTAL VIII 32 (33.68%) 1 (1.05%) 33 (34.73%) IX 3 (3.15%) 16 (16.84%) 19 (20%) X 39 (41.05%) 4 (4.21%) 43 (45.26%) TOTAL 74 (77.89%) 21 (22.10%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.19 STANDARD AND EFFECT OF TELEVISION IN THE STUDIES OF STUDENTS
WHETHER THE TV DISTRACTING FROM YOUR STUDIES
FIGURE.19 shows the standard and effect of television in the studies of students
9.47% 20% 35.78% 65.26% 25.26% 0 9.47% 34.73% 34.73% 20% 45.26% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% 13 YEAR 14 YEAR 15 YEAR TOTAL YES NO TOTAL STANDARD YES NO TOTAL VIII 9 9.47% 24 25.26% 33 34.73% IX 19 20% - 19 20% X 34 35.78% 9 9.47% 43 45.26% TOTAL 62 65.26% 33 34.73% 95 100% THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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TABLE NO.20 AGE AND INTERST IN READING THROUGH TELEVISION VIEWING
INTEREST IN READING DUE TO TV VIEWING
FIGURE .20 shows the age and interest in reading through television viewing
24.21% 5.26% 27.36% 56.84% 3.15% 25.26% 14.73% 43.15% 27.35% 30.52% 52.63% 100% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00% 13 YEARS 14 YEARS 15 YEARS TOTAL INCREASED DECREASED TOTAL AGE INCREASED DECREASED TOTAL 13 YEARS 23 (24.21%) 3 (3.15%) 26 (27.36%) 14 YEARS 5 (5.26%) 24 (25.26%) 29 (30.52%) 15 YEARS 26 (27.36%) 14 (14.73%) 50 (52.63%) TOTAL 54 (56.84%) 41 (43.15%) 95 (100%) THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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CHAPTER 5 FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS
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METHODOLOGY The study was carried out in Trivandrum. For field work we choose two schools, one girls high school (nedumangad) and the other one mixed high school (anad) since sex is one of our important variable in our study. By using random sampling we took 95 samples consisting of 39 boys and 56 girls. 40 students from girls high school nedumangad and 55 students from anad high school nedumangad were selected. 33 students were thus selected from VIII standard 19 students from the IX standard and 43 students from X standard. Thus we selected 95 students for the study. Tool of data collection Interview schedule was the tool used for the collection of data. Analysis of data Data collected was analyzed and tabulated on the basis of variables.
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Definition of concept Since the topic under is The impact of television on high school students, the concept we have to consider are Impact, Television and High school students. 1. Impact: Impact is the resultant influence of television on high school students. 2. Television: television is the communicating media which is designed to speed and extend the exchange of information. This is the instrument of large scale communication. The other type of mass media are newspaper, magazines, radio, etc. 3. High-school students: The pupils of age ranging from 13-15 years belong to the category of high school students. Their age is the age of adolescence. The students studying in the 8 th
standards are included under the category of high school students. The impact of television on the adolescents thus motivated the investigator to conduct a study on its impact on high school students who belong to the age of adolescents. The high school shapes out pupils of the age group 13-15 years. This age being the age of adolescence, the molding of behavior, THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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character, personality, etc. are to start on a firm foundation which should ultimately, result in the bringing up of good citizens. The pupils studying in the high school belong to the stage of adolescence. Their average age range from 13-15 years.
Variables Sex, age, standard and residence of the student were the main variables used in the study.