A Theoretical Framework for the Detrimental Effects of Media Violence Exposure on Young People

Maria Diana Piele
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Maria Diana Piele: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, Romania

Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, 2024, vol. 16, issue 4, 425-441

Abstract: Multiple forms of violence have emerged in the media over recent decades, and their impact on the public has been the focus of extensive global research. This research often links media violence to an increase in aggression, particularly among young people and children. The purpose of this paper is to present a theoretical framework and highlight significant conclusions regarding the effects of media violence through various forms of content, including television (cartoons, horror movies, news), video games, music lyrics, and social media platforms. It explores how the public can be affected by less friendly, even violent content and what disadvantages arise, offering some suggestions in this regard. Studies have demonstrated that media violence can shape children's behaviors, emotions, and perceptions of the world, often in troubling ways. Some concerning outcomes associated with exposure to violent content include increased aggression, desensitization to violence, distorted worldviews, health problems, and addictions. Not only the effects at the level of behavior were taken into consideration, but also the role of parental involvement. The study contributes to a better understanding of the nature of the media phenomenon and the impact of its content. Other implications were discussed.

Keywords: media violence; young people; violence exposure; behavior impact (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.18662/rrem/16.4/922

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