Comparing classifications 2010 & 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 The classifications assigned to films and games by different countries are substantially variable as are the symbols, names and meanings used on classification labels. Nevertheless, it…
Attitudes towards classification labels (2013) Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2013 UMR Research included questions in an online omnibus in January 2013 to help us understand public attitudes to classification labels and whether people are guided by…
What people think about film classification systems Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 The purpose of this literature review was to compare New Zealander's views of classification and rating labelling systems with overseas respondents' views from research published in…
The Real Deal: Experiences of and Attitudes towards Reality TV Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 In the past the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has determined a variety of complaints relating to reality programmes. Such complaints most typically cite issues such as…
Guidance and Protection: What New Zealanders want from the classification system for films and games Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 This qualitative study presents the views of 23 participants who told us their thoughts on the current classification system, how they use it in making decisions…
Understanding the Classification System: New Zealanders' views (2011) Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 More than ever before, New Zealanders love watching films, playing games, and making use of the growing variety of other forms of entertainment media. This report…
Matters of Opinion: Expectations and Perceptions of Standards in Talkback Radio Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 This report presents the findings from a comprehensive three-stage research programme designed to inform and guide the Broadcasting Standards Authority and broadcasters.
Young People's Use of Entertainment Mediums (2010) Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2010 In 2006, the Classification Office undertook research to gain a snapshot of how young people in New Zealand were using the entertainment mediums they had access…
Parents and Gaming Literacy Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2010 The Office of Film and Literature Classification commissioned University of Waikato researcher Dr Gareth Schott to investigate the degree of parents' gaming literacy, and any connections…
Watching the Watchers: What Children Watch on TV and How They Respond Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 This report presents the findings of qualitative research carried out for the Broadcasting Standards Authority from December 2008 to April 2009 with 14 children and their…
