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Title: Once upon a childhood: parents’ attitudes towards Disney films and their perceived effects on children
Authors: Overend, Rebecca (2020)
Keywords: Parents -- Malta -- Attitudes
Motion pictures and children -- Malta
Motion pictures -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Malta
Child development -- Malta
Issue Date: 2020
Citation: Overend, R. (2020). Once upon a childhood: parents’ attitudes towards Disney films and their perceived effects on children (Bachelor's dissertation).
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of parents on the perceived effects that Disney films may have on children. Parents’ beliefs on whether their own children have been influenced by Disney films was also investigated. This study takes on a quantitative approach through the use of online questionnaires. Open-ended questions are also used in this questionnaire for a more in-depth analysis. The sample study includes 238 responses of parents. Their answers were gathered and analysed through SPSS and the use of Thematic Analysis for the open-ended questions, as put forward by Braun and Clarke (2006). Results revealed that in this study, Disney films are certainly prominent in children’s lives, and most parents believe that Disney films have an effect on children. In addition to this, parents have been able to highlight both positive and negative effects of Disney films to justify their beliefs and attitudes. The results obtained from this questionnaire are discussed, as well as compared, to the existing literature and research studies concerning Disney and Disney films. From this study, it has been concluded that there is indeed the importance of explaining or discussing Disney films with children, as this not only helps a child learn, but also strengthens the bond between a parent and child. Recommendations for future research regarding this topic are also made.
Description: B.PSY.(HONS)
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/72749
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Dissertations - FacSoWPsy - 2020

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