Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know
We review the state of evidence supporting a link between violent media exposure in preschool- aged children and subsequent well-being outcomes. We searched through four decades (1971–2011) of literature for enlightening details on the relationship between early exposure to media violence and health...
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| description | We review the state of evidence supporting a link between violent media exposure in preschool- aged children and subsequent well-being outcomes. We searched through four decades (1971–2011) of literature for enlightening details on the relationship between early exposure to media violence and health outcomes in later childhood and adolescence. Evidence suggests that preschool exposure may be linked to increased aggression and self-regulation problems. Results are discussed in the context of displacement, social cognitive and overstimulation theories. We recommend increasing efforts towards developing guidelines for families and professionals concerned with the well-being of children. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b20a2ad5a8d44d0f88a245a7593f2e072022-12-21T21:18:48ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Childhood Education2223-76742223-76822016-11-0161e1e610.4102/sajce.v6i1.431224Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to knowCaroline Fitzpatrick0Michael J Oghia1Jad Melki2Linda S Pagani3Department of Social Sciences, Université Sainte-Anne, Canada; Centre for Education Practice Research (CEPR), University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Perform Centre, Concordia UniversityDepartment of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies, American University of BeirutDepartment of Communication Arts, Lebanese American UniversitySchool of Psychoeducation, Université de MontréalWe review the state of evidence supporting a link between violent media exposure in preschool- aged children and subsequent well-being outcomes. We searched through four decades (1971–2011) of literature for enlightening details on the relationship between early exposure to media violence and health outcomes in later childhood and adolescence. Evidence suggests that preschool exposure may be linked to increased aggression and self-regulation problems. Results are discussed in the context of displacement, social cognitive and overstimulation theories. We recommend increasing efforts towards developing guidelines for families and professionals concerned with the well-being of children.https://sajce.co.za/index.php/sajce/article/view/431Media violenceScreen ViolenceTelevisionAggressionPsychosocial AdjustmentSocio-emotional Adjustment |
| spellingShingle | Caroline Fitzpatrick Michael J Oghia Jad Melki Linda S Pagani Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know South African Journal of Childhood Education Media violence Screen Violence Television Aggression Psychosocial Adjustment Socio-emotional Adjustment |
| title | Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know |
| title_full | Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know |
| title_fullStr | Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know |
| title_full_unstemmed | Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know |
| title_short | Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know |
| title_sort | early childhood exposure to media violence what parents and policymakers ought to know |
| topic | Media violence Screen Violence Television Aggression Psychosocial Adjustment Socio-emotional Adjustment |
| url | https://sajce.co.za/index.php/sajce/article/view/431 |
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