self-image and TV

[From Rick Marken (2003.02.13.1620)]

Bruce Nevin (2003.02.13 1533 EST)–
Those involved with self-image research may find this of value.

New research indicates television provides escape
from feelings of inadequacy.

http://www.upenn.edu/researchatpenn/article.php?544&soc

Nice catch, Bruce. This study seems to demonstrate nearly everything that’s
wrong with most conventional psychological research.
Best regards

Rick

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[From Dick Robertson,2003.02.22.1548CST]

Bruce Nevin wrote:

[From Bruce Nevin (2003.02.13 1533 EST)]
Those involved with self-image research may find this of value.

New research indicates television provides escape
from feelings of inadequacy.

http://www.upenn.edu/researchatpenn/article.php?544&soc

“We each have ways in which we like to perceive ourselves,” said
Moskalenko, a doctoral student in psychology at Penn. "In many cases self-image
is carefully constructed and zealously guarded, and it’s difficult to experience
a conflict between who we are and who we would like to be.

Thanks Bruce,
I always appreciate refs in my areas of special interest. I thought
the quote above, is a nice illustration of the “self” as a control system.
PS and RS are clearly depicted. Too bad this kind of research isn’t
regularly done on a PCT basis.

Best, Dick R