Early childhood exposure to media violence: What parents and policymakers ought to know

South African Journal of Childhood Education

Michael J Oghia¹  Linda S Pagani²  Caroline Fitzpatrick³  Jad Melki⁴ 

[1] Centre for Education Practice Research (CEPR), University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Perform Centre, Concordia University;Department of Communication Arts, Lebanese American University;Department of Social Sciences, Université Sainte-Anne, Canada;Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies, American University of Beirut;

关键词: Media violence;    Screen Violence;    Television;    Aggression;    Psychosocial Adjustment;    Socio-emotional Adjustment;   

DOI  :  10.4102/sajce.v6i1.431

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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