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Center for Research on Interactive Technology, Television and Children

Description

From the website: CRITC is dedicated to furthering research and knowledge on the effects of electronic media on children’s social development and academic achievement.  We use a range of methods including laboratory experiments, long-term longitudinal designs, and nationally representative surveys, to pursue empirical research on children’s use of television, video and computer games, and other interactive media. Director: Elizabeth A. Vandewater, Ph.D.

Topic(s): Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development & Learning, Interactive Media, Social Development

User Type(s): Academic, Journalist, Policymaker

Address

Department of Human Ecology
1 University Station - A2700 GEA 117/HDFS
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas 78712

Contact Information

Phone(s): 512-471-4287
URL(s): http://www.utexas.edu/research/critc

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