Cendikia Pendidikan
Vol. 12 No. 7 (2025): Sindoro Cendikia Pendidikan

THE INFLUENCE OF WATCHING CARTOONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCABULARY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Sitorus, Leony (Unknown)
Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jan 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of cartoon viewing on vocabulary development in early childhood. Previous research has suggested that exposure to language-rich environments, including television programs, can contribute to vocabulary growth. However, the specific influence of cartoons, with their unique visual and auditory elements, remains a subject of exploration. To address this gap, this study examined the relationship between cartoon viewing frequency and vocabulary size in a group of young children. Using a combination of observational methods and vocabulary assessments, the findings suggest that regular cartoon consumption is positively correlated with vocabulary development, particularly when the cartoons are age-appropriate and feature diverse vocabulary. Children exposed to well-structured educational cartoons demonstrated a greater increase in vocabulary size compared to those with limited exposure. The implications of these results for parents, educators, and media producers are discussed, emphasizing the importance of selecting high-quality cartoon content to maximize language learning opportunities. This research highlights the potential of cartoons as valuable tools in early childhood education and advocates for a balanced approach to media consumption that promotes language development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sindorocendikiapendidikan

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics

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