Television addiction among primary school pupils: A case study of Suhum Municipal

Samuel Danso; Bernice Awudi

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Samuel Danso ¹ ^* , Bernice Awudi ²

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¹ Department of Journalism and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, GHANA² Department of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, GHANA^* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Television has become an integral part of pupil’s lives. Pupils are especially susceptible to developing a dependence on television. This study through the lens of social learning theory and a qualitative case study design critically examined television addiction among primary school pupils at Suhum. The study examined what drive pupils to watch television at the expense of their studies, the repercussions and ways to eradicate it. The study found themes such as attractive programs, advertisement and peer influence as triggers of television addiction among pupils; decline in academic performance, health risks and imitating immoral behavior as the effects of television addiction. The study further revealed themes such as parental, school-teacher, and governmental interventions as necessary measures needed to eradicate television addiction among pupils. The study concluded that television addiction is a vital issue that needs immediate attention.

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television
addiction
programs
intervention
social learning theory

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Computers and Children, Volume 2, Issue 1, June 2023, Article No: em003

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