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  • Psychology
  • Media Studies
  • Public Health

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  • Violence in screen entertainment media (television, film, video games, internet) is widespread.
  • A comprehensive review of 60 years of research, focusing on violent video games, was conducted.
  • Major scientific organizations consistently find evidence linking media violence to negative outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize evidence on the effects of media violence exposure.
  • To identify gaps in current research, particularly regarding long-term effects.
  • To inform the development of interventions to mitigate violence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of numerous meta-analyses and relevant research over 60 years.
  • Emphasis on experimental studies examining violent video game exposure.
  • Analysis of existing intervention studies.

Main Results:

  • Compelling evidence for both short-term and long-term harmful effects of violent media exposure.
  • Laboratory studies show increased aggressive thoughts, feelings, behavior, and desensitization.
  • Decreased prosocial behavior and empathy are also observed.

Conclusions:

  • Violent screen media is a causal risk factor for increased aggression.
  • Further high-quality, longitudinal studies are needed to understand long-term harm.
  • Larger-scale intervention studies are required to develop effective tools for reducing aggression.