Effect of Television

Today, the means of communication constitute a persuasive tool that allows us to keep in constant communication with the different social, political and economic developments on both the scales; national and international. The importance of television in the process of socialization of children and young people and all members of the society are related to the quality of the content of the programs educational, informational and entertainment that transmits and also advertisements that influence the consumption habits of the population .

The functions of the TV are as follows:

• Function of motivation
• Illustration function
• Fixing function
• Analysis function
• Demonstration function
• Recapitulation function
• Evaluation function
• Discussion function
• Recreation function

Every communication seeks to achieve an "effect". It can be considered as an "effect of the media, everything that is wanted to happen as a result of reading, hearing or observing them”. TV is the instrument that best adapts its function to the formation of values of ways of life of stereotypes, etc. that is convenient for the environment.
 
Television has educational programs which focus on history, art, politics, literature, economics, science etc. Some programs educate children about fundamental knowledge of colors & alphabets. There are various educational channels which telecasts programs which have high educational value. Screen based education has gained its importance in today’s world. Students can learn a lot. Television provides information about sports, politics, national and international events. There are many shows which showcase talent of participants in many fields like singing, dancing and acting. Because of these shows many participants get popular and in turn help to build career in their field of interest.

Television is one basic resource of information. Many programs give an insight into lifestyle, various cultures and cuisines. We can get information about the various countries, their cultures, its natural beauty and environment. This promotes tourism.
Viewers who are interested in various sports can watch it in the comfort of their homes. In India many restaurants hosts cricket watching events. Television helps in creating fan base for the players and teams.

Although it has certain disadvantages also like:

• It discourages active recreation.
• It interfere family and friends social interaction.
• It discourages reading activity.
• Sometimes programs aired can be violent.
• Heavy TV viewing can be hazardous for physical & mental health.

Television is a human invention and it certainly has got some ill effects. Television is known as an 'idiot box' not for the reason that it is an idiot but we the humans do not use it properly so we are the real idiots.Picker online is a local search engine. Here you will find the list of local businesses and their contact details. We have created a list of TV dealer in Nagpur, where you can get great deals & offers.