Teen Nick Children Television Programs: A Thematic Analysis

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This research study is exploring the Teen Nick TV program’s thematic analysis broadcast for adolescents during 2009 to 2023.

Methodology: The researcher has adopted content analysis and textual analysis method to investigate the themes of Teen Nicks programs. The uses and gratification theory has been used to investigate thematic frame.

Findings: The thematic analysis results have revealed that  Teen Nicks  Children TV program shows presented teenagers indulging in trivial matters of everyday life like friendship, music & dance rehearsals, learning a new skill, app designing, problem solving, heroic action and adventure etc.

Conclusion: Study concluded frightful situation that future generation minds are diluted instead of informative or thought provoking content. They are entertained by trivial and ridiculous program themes.