title: Television violence and its effect on children.
abstract: Television (TV) has become a large part of children's activities. Much discussion exists as to the level of violence on TV programs and its effect on children's behavior. This article reviews the literature, discusses social issues, and presents some interventions available to nursing professionals to assist children and families in coping with the impact of TV on children's lives.
authors.affiliation: Nursing PhD Collaborative Program, Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010553:Personality Development; D012951:Socialization; D013690:Television; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*