1. Psychosocial Effects of Violent Media on Elementary Age Children
Genevieve Young CHHS 302 Psychology Major

2. Professional Interest
Psychology major
Social Learning Theory

3. Critical Situation
Technology Centered Lifestyle: portable game players, smart phones, laptops
With technology comes easier access to violent media

4. Rhetorical Timing Brown vs. Entertainment Merchants
Large demand for violence: violence sells

5. They Say
Over 20 years of research shows violent media is associated to aggression
American children will view more than 200,000 acts of violent media before age 18
Relation between real world violence and violent media exposure
Other factors such as psychopathology, poverty & domestic abuse contribute to youth violence
Video Games are participatory and have a greater influence of violence on children

6. Community Connection Schools & Media Literacy Programs
Parents can monitor their children & discuss media

7. Thank you!
Questions?

8. References
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Hartmann, T., & Klimmt, C. (2006). Gender and computer games: Exploring females’
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Wagner, C. G. (2004). Aggression and Violent Media. Futurist, 38(4), 16.