Erratum

Abstract

Kids and the Scary World of Video

In MIA 42, November 1986, page 70, in Book Reviews & Magazines & Journals, incorrect information was published. Any inconvenience this may have caused is regretted. Let's get it right this time!

The South Australian Council for Children's Films & Television produced KIDS and The Scary World of Video - a 200-page report which costs $18.50 (including postage within Australia, less for multiple copies). For overseas orders, SACCFT will, unfortunately, have to charge for postage.

For further information, telephone or write to Ms Felicity Coleman, SACCFT Inc., 181 Goodwood Road, Millswood 5034. Telephone: (OS) 373 0282.

We reprint Henry Mayer's review from MIA 42:70, November 1986:

This careful study of video viewing among 1,498 primary school children in South Australia looks both at children and parents. It shows that access to videos, considered in more controlled circumstances as unsuitable, is easy through a wide range of sources. Over a third reported seeing videos containing extreme violence and horror, including mutilation and dismemberment. The children are affected and report scenes they would like to but cannot forget. A smaller number report a desire to continue to remember scenes of striking violence. Sixty-one per cent had a VCR at home and 85.7% reported watching tapes at a friend's home. The report includes very detailed extracts from the responses. It is by far the most careful study yet of access and responses to content, with proposals for action.