media influences on aggression

Question 1

Huesmann et al

Answer 1

557 American boys and girls aged 5-8 years were studies in 1977 before TV
398 were followed up in 1991 and asked about favourite TV programme and how often they watch them
people who knew the participants were interviewed and criminal records were examined
significant correlation between children who identified with violent characters and measures of violent aggression during adulthood
high violence = 3x more likely to have criminal records

Question 2

Parke et al

Answer 2

field experiment - juveniles shown violent or non violent TV for one week in own home
aggression was higher in those who watched violent shows

Question 3

Gunter et al

Answer 3

compared rates of aggressive behaviour of 47 kids (3-4yrs) before TV with later life
those who have predisposition for violence may chose to watch TV that satisfy their interests

Question 4

Comstock and Paik

Answer 4

Not clear violent TV causes aggression

argued there are a number of other factors that may increase the likelihood of someone watching violence in the media