"The McSpoons": Using puppetry's narrative impact to reduce family TV time

• Published in: Arts & health Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 47 - 66
• Main Authors: Escobar-Chaves, Soledad Liliana, Shegog, Ross, Markham, Christine, Brehm, Brenda J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.2010; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Behavior modification; childhood obesity prevention; educational entertainment; Families & family life; Health behavior; narrative impact; Narratives; Public television; Puppetry; television; Television programs

Objective: To develop a theoretically based puppetry intervention, The McSpoon Family puppet show, and evaluate its narrative impact on families' intentions to reduce television (TV) time. Methods: Development of The McSpoons was guided by the application of theory and empirical evidence using...