Prime-time players and powerful prose: the role of women in the 1997-1998 television season

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This article discusses the role of women television executives in influencing the manner in which female characters are portrayed. Topics include conversation patterns, character demographics, and feminine discourse.

Social aspects, Women, Influence, Television and women, Women television producers and directors, Women television directors, Women television producers

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Media self-efficacy: validation of a new concept

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This article discusses the validity of media self-efficacy measurements and their relevance for media research. Topics include social learning, task performance, and behavior research.

Research, Politics, Mass media, Social learning, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy

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Recognition and respect revisited: Portrayals of age and gender in prime-time television

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The recognition and respect afforded characters in varying demographic groups is examined analyzing prime-time programs from the 2002-2003. The results indicate that prime-time television continues to overrepresent characters in midlife and dramatically underrepresent those aged 60 and older.

Television programs, Family demography

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