Older characters in children's animated television programs: A content analysis of their portrayal

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 50, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 287-304

  Robinson, Tom ^a   Anderson, Caitlin ^a  

^a BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33751571260     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15506878jobem5002_7     Document Type: Review

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