Effects of media violence on children. A review of the literature.
The effects of media violence on the behavior of children are controversial. We examined and reviewed studies addressing this issue and identified many mediating variables. A small but genuine association appears to exist between media violence and aggression. However, many unanswered questions persist, and no interventions are clearly indicated.
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Department of Mental Health, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610.
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D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008402:Mass Media; D009040:Motion Pictures; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013690:Television; D014754:Violence