Media violence: The effects are both real and strong

Fifty years of research on the effect of TV violence on children leads to the inescapable conclusion that viewing media violence is related to increases in aggressive attitudes, values, and behaviors. The changese in aggression are both short term and long term, and these changes may be mediated by neurological changes in the young viewer. The effects of media violence are both real and strong and are confirmed by the careful reviews of research evidency by various scientific and professional organizations that are concerned with children’s mental health and development.

Reference Information:

Murray, J.P. (2008). Media violence: The effects are both real and strong. American Behavioral Scientist, 51(8), 1212-1230.

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This entry was posted on Friday, May 9th, 2008. It is filed under Family Studies and Human Services and is tagged with children, neurological, television, violence.