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Violence, Media and Children
A discussion of the effects of media violence on children.
# 96923 | 1,540 words | 5 sources | APA | 2007 | US
Published on Jul 19, 2007 in Child, Youth Issues (General) , Communication (Mass Media) , Communication (Television) , Sociology (Media and Society)


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Description:

This paper examines the claim that children's repeated exposure to high levels of media violence negatively impacts their ability to resolve conflict peacefully. Research is presented that supports this view. The opposite perspective is also examined, with experts cited who believe violent behavior reflects the mores of society, not just what is seen through the media. Further statistics are evaluated, such as the degree of violence on television and the amount of time and exposure a child has to such programs. The author also explores the child's interpretation of consequences of violent behavior as viewed through the media. The paper concludes that violent programming negatively affects children, however it is not completely to blame when it comes to children and their responses to violence.

From the Paper:

"Despite Eron's research claims that media violence negatively affects young children and adolescents, other research conveys the exact opposite. According to Michael Males, the vast amount of complaints against media violence "are misdirected" and that research into the effects of media violence "is unreliable and proves only a minimal relationship between media violence and real-life aggression." Males supports his argument to a great extent by pointing out that youth violence has much more to do with the general violent tendencies of American society. According to the American Humane Association, "One million American children are violently injured, sexually abused or neglected every year by adults. . .one million children are raped every year. . ." facts which Males purports "have been roundly ignored by the same media outlets that never seem to be short of space to berate violent rap lyrics." "

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Berkowitz, Leonard. "Situational Influences of Reactions to Observed Violence." Journal of Social Issues. (1992). 42, 3: 93-106.
  • ---. and Edward Rawlings. "Effects of Film Violence on Inhibitions Against Subsequent Aggression." Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology. (1995). 45: 345-52.
  • Cline, V.B., R.G. Croft and S. Courrier. "Desensitization of Children to Television Violence." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. (1991). 28: 360-65.
  • Lightner, Judith. "Television and the Collapse of Childhood Innocence." Journal of Childhood Sociology. (1998). 34: 250-61.
  • Singer, D. G. "Does Violent Television Produce Aggressive Children?" Pediatric Annals. (1995). 14: 804-10.

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