Effects of violence in the media

These topics describe the short term and long term effects of violence in the media. The way media violence impacts on your child could depend on his or her age, gender and temperament. The way in which these factors make a difference are discussed.

• Overview of the effects of violence in the media
• Short term and long term effects of violence in the media
• Dealing with harms that have already occurred
• Violence: true or false?
• Readings & research