Does Media Violence Cause Violence?

Does Media Violence Cause Violence?
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Publisher : Eliva Press
Total Pages : 29
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ISBN-10 : 9781636481487
ISBN-13 : 1636481485
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Does Media Violence Cause Violence? by : Syed Hassan Zulfiqar

The existing literature is indicative of the fact that violence has been rooted in the mass media like never before and with the growing advancement technological advancement children and adolescents spend considerable amount of time exposed to such violence through various sources of media. In order to address this growing concern, this study analyses the impact of media violence exposure on the development of aggressive feelings, thoughts and behavior in children and youth. The content analysis of TV shows, movies and video games as most commonly used sources of media have been analyzed along with the studies that show rapid increase in violent behavior after being exposed to virtual violence. It also explores the neurophysiological perspectives by analysing the consequences of exposure to violent media on adolescents' brain through neuroimaging. Although limited research has been conducted in this field, but the empirical evidence demonstrates an alteration in the prefrontal mechanisms after exposure to violent media, that are responsible for controlling emotion and behavior leading to aggression. Based on the current longitudinal research, it is also observed that excessive exposure to media violence makes the youth less emotional and desensitized towards real life violence which ultimately leads to aggressive behavior and have negative long-term effects on the brain. Future research should integrate other risk factors and research paradigms in order to have a more comprehensive picture with continuous development in next generations' media technology and changing horizons of violence.

Media Violence and its Effect on Aggression

Media Violence and its Effect on Aggression
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Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9780802084255
ISBN-13 : 0802084257
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Media Violence and its Effect on Aggression by : Jonathan L. Freedman

Freedman argues that scientific evidence does not support the notion that TV and film violence causes aggression in children or in anyone else. A provocative challenge to the accepted norms in media studies and psychology.

The Storytelling Animal

The Storytelling Animal
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9780547391403
ISBN-13 : 0547391404
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Storytelling Animal by : Jonathan Gottschall

A provocative scholar delivers the first book on the new science of storytelling: the latest thinking on why we tell stories and what stories reveal about human nature.

Television and the Aggressive Child

Television and the Aggressive Child
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 343
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ISBN-10 : 9781135043322
ISBN-13 : 1135043329
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Television and the Aggressive Child by : L. Rowell Huesmann

The research presented in this book, originally published in 1986, looks to pinpoint the psychological processes involved in the media violence-aggression relation. Expanding on earlier studies, the compilation of essays here delves deeply into aggression study and compares results about media influence across 5 countries. Cultural norms and programming differences are investigated as well as age and gender and other factors. What is offered overall is a psychological model in which TV violence is both a precursor and a consequence of aggression.

The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology

The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 578
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ISBN-10 : 9780195398809
ISBN-13 : 0195398807
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology by : Karen E. Dill

The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology explores facets of human behaviour, thoughts, and feelings experienced in the context of media use and creation.

Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents

Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 9780195345568
ISBN-13 : 0195345568
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents by : Craig A. Anderson

Violent video games are successfully marketed to and easily obtained by children and adolescents. Even the U.S. government distributes one such game, America's Army, through both the internet and its recruiting offices. Is there any scientific evidence to support the claims that violent games contribute to aggressive and violent behavior? As the first book to unite empirical research on and public policy options for violent video games, Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents will be an invaluable resource for student and professional researchers in social and developmental psychology and media studies.

Media Violence

Media Violence
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Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000047445109
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Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Media Violence by : William Dudley

This book examines diverse views about the morality, aesthetics, psychological effects, and social implications of violence in the media.

Big World, Small Screen

Big World, Small Screen
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 0803272634
ISBN-13 : 9780803272637
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Big World, Small Screen by :

Big World, Small Screen assesses the influence of television on the lives of the most vulnerable and powerless in American society: children, ethnic and sexual minorities, and women. Many in these groups are addicted to television, although they are not the principal audiences sought by commercial TV distributors because they are not the most lucrative markets for advertisers. This important book illustrates the power of television in stereotyping the elderly, ethnic groups, gays and lesbians, and the institutionalized and, thus, in contributing to the self-image of many viewers. They go on to consider how television affects social interaction, intellectual functioning, emotional development, and attitudes (toward family life, sexuality, and mental and physical health, for example). They illustrate the medium's potential to teach and inform, to communicate across nations and cultures?and to induce violence, callousness, and amorality. Parents will be especially interested in what they say about television viewing and children. Finally, they offer suggestions for research and public policy with the aim of producing programming that will enrich the lives of citizens all across the spectrum. Nine psychologists, members of the Task Force on Television and Society appointed by the American Psychological Association, have collaborated on Big World, Small Screen.

Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition)

Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition)
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Publisher : Crown
Total Pages : 417
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ISBN-10 : 9780804139915
ISBN-13 : 0804139911
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition) by : Stanton Samenow

A brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, newly updated in 2022 to include the latest research, effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals, and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D. “Utterly compelling reading, full of raw insight into the dark mind of the criminal.”—John Douglas, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mind Hunter Long-held myths defining the sources of and remedies for crime are shattered in this groundbreaking book—and a chilling profile of today’s criminal emerges. In 1984, Stanton Samenow changed the way we think about the workings of the criminal mind, with a revolutionary approach to “habilitation.” In 2014, armed with thirty years of additional knowledge and insight, Samenow explored the subject afresh, explaining criminals’ thought patterns in the new millennium, such as those that lead to domestic violence, internet victimization, and terrorism. Since then the arenas of criminal behavior have expanded even further, demanding this newly updated version, which includes an exploration of social media as a vehicle for criminal conduct, new pharmaceutical influences and the impact of the opioid crisis, recent genetic and biological research into whether some people are “wired” to become criminals, new findings on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy, and a fresh take on criminal justice reform. Throughout, we learn from Samenow’s five decades of experience how truly vital it is to know who the criminals are and how they think. If equipped with that crucial understanding, we can reach reasonable, compassionate, and effective solutions. From expert witness Dr. Stanton E. Samenow, a brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, updated to include new influences and effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals

The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health

The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 517
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ISBN-10 : 9780190218058
ISBN-13 : 0190218053
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health by : Marc N. Potenza

This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative description of the relationships between mental health and digital technology use, including how such technologies may be harnessed to improve mental health.