"Violence in the Media" Survey Results
The ratings (G, PG, etc.) for TV shows and movies are most likely to
| K-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. help kids decide whether a show or movie is appropriate for them to watch. |
756 | 87 | 2 |
| b. make kids want to watch shows and movies that are intended for adults. | 406 | 311 | 0 |
| c. not make a difference to kids. | 653 | 624 | 243 |
| Total votes | 1815 | 1022 | 245 |
Questions
- What did the majority of kids say about the effects
of the rating system?
- In what grade level did the largest group of kids
say TV and movie ratings helped them decide whether
a TV show or movie is appropriate? What percentage
of the students in this age group felt this way?
- What grade level overwhelmingly said that ratings
didn't matter to them? What percentage of the students
in this age group felt this way?
Check out the answers.
The results:
 Too Much Violence? (Results by gender) |
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Too Much Violence? (Results by region) |
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| Favorite TV Shows and Movies (Overall results) |
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| Ratings for TV and Movies (Results by grade level) |
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| Effects of Media Violence (Results by gender) |
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