Television program ratings and informed audiences

This paper is positioned at the intersection between the concepts of informed audiences, media literacy, and television content ratings. It begins with a definition of the first two concepts, followed by a consideration of ratings as a mechanism at the service of both. An analysis is offered of the...

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Published in:El profesional de la informacion 2020-03, Vol.29 (2), p.e290212
Main Author: Tur-Viñes, Victoria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Audiences
Content ratings
Media literacy
Television programs
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Summary:This paper is positioned at the intersection between the concepts of informed audiences, media literacy, and television content ratings. It begins with a definition of the first two concepts, followed by a consideration of ratings as a mechanism at the service of both. An analysis is offered of the most notable international initiatives (Australia, USA, UK, and The Netherlands), as well as the Spanish case and its associated actions. Rating procedures are necessary mechanisms to facilitate well-informed viewing decisions by TV audiences, especially in the case of children's programming. This article proposes recommendations in relation to the implementation of the European audiovisual media services directive, including the use of a wide range of pictograms to identify types of content.
ISSN:1699-2407
1386-6710
1699-2407
DOI:10.3145/epi.2020.mar.12