Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2015

Subject: LCSH

Mass media--Influence, Teenagers

Disciplines

Psychology

Abstract

The influence of aggressive and violent media on children and adolescents has been a topic of concern for several decades. Research on this topic has suggested that both short term and long term exposure to aggressive/violent media can negatively impact this population. The purpose of this literature review is to discuss relevant research on the topic and examine various factors that may impact the risk of being influenced by this type of media. These factors can include time spent viewing media, content of the media viewed, gender, age, psychological characteristics, family, and peers. Various theoretical approaches to explaining the influence of violent media are also examined, as well as directions for future research.

Comments

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article:Wiedeman, A. M., Black, J. A., Dolle, A. L., Finney, E. J., & Coker, K. L. (2015). Factors influencing the impact of aggressive and violent media on children and adolescents. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 25, 191-198, November-December 2015, which has been published in final form at http:/dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2015.04.008. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with the CC/BY/NC/ND license.

DOI

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2015.04.008

Publisher Citation

Wiedeman, A. M., Black, J. A., Dolle, A. L., Finney, E. J., & Coker, K. L. (2015). Factors influencing the impact of aggressive and violent media on children and adolescents. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 25, Part A, 191-198, November-December 2015.

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