Television Viewing and Imaginative Problem Solving During Preadolescence

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The imaginative abilities and attitudes of 291 West Australian 10- to 13-year-olds were assessed in relation to their weekly television-viewing habits. Heavy viewers (who watched 50 hr or more per week) earned lower scores on a test of imaginative problem solving than did light or moderate viewers. Attitudes toward imagination were overwhelmingly favorable and did not vary with viewing frequency. The results are consistent with earlier findings that show a detrimental influence of heavy television viewing on preschoolers' imaginative play. Implications for parental intervention are discussed.

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