Research on effects of media violence
Some examples:
Professor Kevin Browne, Forensic and Child Psychology, Nottingham University, stated in 2008 that the link between violent media content and violent conduct in vulnerable young men had been known for many years. He said researchers have argued that if the proportion of violent crime was to be reduced by the amount contributed by media violence to an individual’s pre-disposition (around 10%),
then the overall effect on society would be dramatic (Palik & Comstock, 1994).
"Television Viewing and Aggressive Behaviour during Adolescence and Adulthood", Jeffrey G Johnson at al, University of Columbia, pub. Science Magazine, 29 March 2002 vol. 295
· Method: Television viewing and aggressive behaviour were assessed over a 17 year period in a community sample of 707 individuals.
· Results: There was a significant association between the amount of time spent watching TV during adolescence and early adulthood and the likelihood of subsequent aggressive acts against others. This association remained significant after previous aggressive behaviour, childhood neglect, family income, neighbourhood violence, parental education and psychiatric disorders were controlled statistically.
"Television Violence and Behaviour: a Research summary", the Educational Resources Information Centre, Syracuse, NY.
· The overall pattern of research findings indicates a positive association between television violence and aggressive behaviour. It also lists and summarises a large amount of further research in more detail.
