1. Effects of violence in mass media

    The study of violence in mass media analyzes the degree of correlation between themes of violence in media sources with real-world aggression and violence over time. Many social scientists support the correlation, however, some scholars argue that media research has methodological problems and that findings are exaggerated. Other scholars have suggested that the correlation exists, but can be unconventional to the current public belief. Complaints about the possible detrimental effects of mass media appear throughout history; Plato was concerned about the effects of plays on youth. Various media/genres, including dime novels, comic books, jazz, rock and roll, role playing/computer games, television, films, internet and many others have attracted speculation that consumers of such media may become more aggressive, rebellious or immoral. This has led some scholars to conclude that statements made by some researchers merely fit into a cycle of media-based moral panics. Wikipedia

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  2. The advent of video games raised new questions about the potential impact of media violence, since the video game player is an active participant rather than merely a viewer. 97% of adolescents age 12-17 play video games—on a computer, on consoles such as the Wii, Playstation, and Xbox, or on portable devices such as Gameboys, smartphones, and tablets.
  3. mentalhealth.com

    Sep 25, 2024The National Television Violence Study, (NTVS) is the largest study of media content ever undertaken. It is a three-year study that assesses the amount, nature, and context of violence in entertainment programming, examines the effectiveness of ratings and advisories, and reviews televised anti-violence educational initiatives. ...
  4. More than 3 hours of TV more than doubled the risk. Johnson says the causal connection between TV and violence is now ironclad, and he hopes it will galvanize parents and the TV industry to respond. "The size of the relation is no smaller than the relation between smoking and lung cancer," says Leonard Eron, a University of Michigan ...
  5. TodayREADING, Pa. - Authorities continue to investigate what the Berks County district attorney says is the second domestic violence incident to turn deadly in the city of Reading in the past few weeks.
  6. psychologytoday.com

    The violence in these videos pales in comparison to the violence in other full-length movies and in video games, which have also been linked to increases in aggressive behavior (Anderson & Bushman ...
  7. neurolaunch.com

    Sep 22, 2024TV violence can also affect children's emotional development and empathy. Constant exposure to violent content might desensitize children to the pain and suffering of others, potentially impacting their ability to empathize and form healthy relationships. It's like trying to grow a delicate flower in a storm - the harsh environment can ...
  8. psychiatrictimes.com

    This year, the Media Violence Commission of the International Society for Research on Aggression (ISRA) in its report on media violence said, "Over the past 50 years, a large number of studies conducted around the world have shown that watching violent television, watching violent films, or playing violent video games increases the likelihood ...
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