2018, Vol. 3 Issue 1, Part W
A study on impact of electronic media on health and lifestyle diseases
AUTHOR(S): Kishorekumar BS and Sunil Thomas
ABSTRACT:
Media are the vehicles or channels which are used to convey information, entertainment, news, education, or promotional messages are disseminated. Media includes every broadcasting and narrowcasting medium such as television, radio, newspapers, billboards, mails, telephone, fax, internet etc. (the main means of mass communication). A computer-generated bad street is easily available to most youth now in their every home. Electronic Media have a powerful effect on health and behavior. Media strength exposure inform of murder mystery movies, stories filled with strength and torture has a larger effect on later violent behavior. Youth watching violence on TV or playing violent video games tend to be more violent are more prone to confrontation with their teachers, may be involve in fights with their peers & see a decline in school successes. Girls experience more fear from media as compared to boys. Another study from India showed that bright display of strength through media stress and depression in adolescents. To optimize children’s social development and long term health, parents, teachers and pediatricians should discourage the viewing of violent television programs.
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How to cite this article:
Kishorekumar BS, Sunil Thomas. A study on impact of electronic media on health and lifestyle diseases. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2018;3(1):1244-1246.