Communications
two journalistic articles that discuss the media violence and violent effect connection. Also below, you’ll find three research articles that provide the scientific research on media violence and possible effects. Drawing on the lessons from this chapter, analyze the two journalistic articles in light of two of the research articles? What are the contributing factors to adult violent behavior? How do the media factor into these effects? Do the journalistic articles contain statements not supported by scientific evidence?
Journalistic articles
“Why You Shouldn’t ‘Like’ Stories About Violence” [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/17/violent-news-social-media_n_7762894.html]
“GOP Senator Blames Media For Mass Shootings” [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gop-senator-blames-media-shootings_56181534e4b0dbb8000e8fe3]
Research articles
“What Science Knows About Video Games and Violence” [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/what-science-knows-about-video-games-and-violence/]
“The Impact of Electronic Media Violence” [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2704015/]
“Media and Violence: An Analysis of Current Research” [https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/media-and-violence-an-analysis-of-current-research]