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Media violence.

V C Strasburger¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131, USA. VStrasburger@salud.unm.edu

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|May 8, 2000

Summary

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Media violence, once a Western concern, now impacts Indian children due to increased media access. Early interventions are crucial to mitigate negative effects like aggression and fear.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Media Studies
Child Development

Background:

Media violence traditionally viewed as a Western issue.
Emerging research highlights increasing media exposure among Indian children.
Concerns raised about potential negative impacts on young audiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the growing influence of media violence on Indian children.
To identify the risks associated with media violence exposure in the Indian context.
To advocate for timely solutions to protect child and adolescent well-being.

Main Methods:

Review of current media consumption trends in India.
Analysis of existing literature on media violence effects.
Comparative study of Western and potential Indian outcomes.

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Main Results:

Indian children exhibit rising media access and exposure to violent content.
Potential for imitation, desensitization, fear, and aggression mirroring Western child populations.
Harmful effects are comparable to those observed in Western children.

Conclusions:

Media violence poses a significant and growing threat to Indian children and adolescents.
Proactive implementation of protective measures within the next decade is essential.
Urgent need for culturally relevant strategies to address media violence impacts.