Children, Adolescents, and Media Violence: A Critical Look at the Research

By Steven J. Kirsh

Book Overview

This revised text provides updates that reflect new findings in the field of media violence research during childhood and adolescence. Throughout the book, special attention is paid to evaluating the role of developmental processes and to stressing the importance of methodology in understanding media violence research. Findings have been divided into two main areas: aggressive behavior and aggression-related constructs (e.g., emotions, cognitions, arousal) to help clarify media violence-related effects on youth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412996422
• ISBN13: 9781412996426
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"