Recording Industry of America home page. (2008). http://www.riaa.com/
While the RIAA isn't necessarily involved in media influence on violence and aggression, it certainly is very involved in freedom of speech advocacy, which is a major element of the debate. There are many people who say that violent media - including violent music lyrics - should be regulated which flies in the face of the RIAA's message. Using the RIAA as a source, one could argue that freedom of speech leads to either more or less of an influence on individuals. Whether regulation of music leads to less influence could be an interesting part of a story. The RIAA has a great deal of information on its website about free speech and why the U.S. should not regulate music, which could be a great part of one's story.
The Entertainment Software Association home page. (2008). http://www.theesa.com/
This organization uses research on its website to try to debunk ideas that children are getting access to violent video games. It lists several statistics that indicate consumers are mostly over the age of 18, and if not, they have their parents' permission to play the games. There is a section on games and violence on the website, and it unequivocally denies that there is any truth in the idea that video games cause violence. It cites several interesting facts that would be great to use in a story. In particular, it states that violent crime among youth continues to decline as violent video game usage goes up. There are other great facts and interesting points that would be great for a journalist to use.
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Specialized Print Reference Books
Singer, D. (2001). Handbook of children and the media. Thousand Oaks, Calif. Sage Productions
Singer has written a handbook that attempts to analyze all aspects of how the media affect children. There are chapters about media violence and its effect on aggression, making the book relevant for this topic. There is also a bibliography that includes many references. It is a comprehensive look at children's lives after being influenced by media. It would be interesting to use this as a source as it explores every aspect of media and their effects on children. While it does not exclusively speak to media violence, it does talk about it some, and it offers more about the overall influence of media on children.
Signorielli, N. (2005). Violence in the media : a reference handbook. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO.
Signorielli is a professor of communication at the University of Deleware, and in this work, she talks about television and media violence. She offers suggestions on how to use television to one's advantage and provides a history of television violence. There are numerous books, web sites, organizations and films that she references that can be used by a journalist to continue research. This would be an interesting source because one could read about the history of media violence to see how it has evolved over time. Also, Signorielli gives ways to use television positively which could be important to many readers.
Singer has written a handbook that attempts to analyze all aspects of how the media affect children. There are chapters about media violence and its effect on aggression, making the book relevant for this topic. There is also a bibliography that includes many references. It is a comprehensive look at children's lives after being influenced by media. It would be interesting to use this as a source as it explores every aspect of media and their effects on children. While it does not exclusively speak to media violence, it does talk about it some, and it offers more about the overall influence of media on children.
Signorielli, N. (2005). Violence in the media : a reference handbook. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO.
Signorielli is a professor of communication at the University of Deleware, and in this work, she talks about television and media violence. She offers suggestions on how to use television to one's advantage and provides a history of television violence. There are numerous books, web sites, organizations and films that she references that can be used by a journalist to continue research. This would be an interesting source because one could read about the history of media violence to see how it has evolved over time. Also, Signorielli gives ways to use television positively which could be important to many readers.
Specialized Online Reference Sites
Encyclopedia of Death and Dying. "Children and Media Violence" Retrieved June 10, 2008, from http://deathreference.com/Ce-Da/Children-and-Media-Violence.html
This online encyclopedia talks about the effect of media violence on children, violence in television, government policies and suggestions for parents. It is a fairly long entry and has a lot of information that pertains to the topic. It could be a good source because it speaks to many different areas on the topic rather than focusing on a single issue. It also includes a well-done bibliography that would be useful to find more information. This work could definitely be utilized to explain effects on children and to direct journalists to other sources.
McLuhan, M. (1996) Quotation 38,520. The Columbia World of Quotations. Columbia University Press. Retreived June 10, 2008, from http://www.bartleby.com/66/20/38520.html
Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian communications and media theorist. In this quotation, McLuhan states that influence on people comes from media rather than one's parents. His quote does not deal with media violence, but it alludes to the extent to which the media influence our daily lives. He says that character is shaped by media and that "all the world's a sage." It would be interesting to add this quote in an article because it speaks to just how much media affect our thoughts, opinions and beliefs. In McLuhan's view, media are more influential than even our parents.
This online encyclopedia talks about the effect of media violence on children, violence in television, government policies and suggestions for parents. It is a fairly long entry and has a lot of information that pertains to the topic. It could be a good source because it speaks to many different areas on the topic rather than focusing on a single issue. It also includes a well-done bibliography that would be useful to find more information. This work could definitely be utilized to explain effects on children and to direct journalists to other sources.
McLuhan, M. (1996) Quotation 38,520. The Columbia World of Quotations. Columbia University Press. Retreived June 10, 2008, from http://www.bartleby.com/66/20/38520.html
Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian communications and media theorist. In this quotation, McLuhan states that influence on people comes from media rather than one's parents. His quote does not deal with media violence, but it alludes to the extent to which the media influence our daily lives. He says that character is shaped by media and that "all the world's a sage." It would be interesting to add this quote in an article because it speaks to just how much media affect our thoughts, opinions and beliefs. In McLuhan's view, media are more influential than even our parents.
Trade magazine or scholarly articles
Comstock, G. (2008). A sociological perspective on television violence and aggression. American Behavioral Scientist, 51(8), 1184-1211.
Comstock, a professor of communication at Syracuse University, examines sociological effects including one's predisposition regarding media and violence. The article also analyzes the size of what some people consider effects and others do not. Comstock states that media have a great influence on society and that media causation is a factor. This is from a scholarly journal and is well-written and well-researched. A journalist would have a great source that looks as social factors that go beyond the normal debate. This is a different perspective that would be very useful to a journalist.
Eyal, K., Metzger, M., Lingsweiler, R., & Mahood, C. (2006). Aggressive political opinions and exposure to violent media. Mass Communication and Society, 9(4), 399-428
All the authors involved in this scholarly work are professors at esteemed universities. In their work, they look at how people's exposure to violent media compares to their aggressive political opinions. They attempt to find any connection between people who use violent media and also are in favor of using force for political solutions. The study showed that violent televisionexposure led to people being more likely to have aggressive and violent political views. Violent video games did not produce the same results, however. This source would be good because it asserts there is a difference between violent video games and television. A journalist could use this to connect political opinions to his or her story, which would add to the breadth of the article.
Browne, K. D. (2005). The influence of violent media on children and adolescents: A public-health approach. Lancet, 365(9460), 702-710.
Browne works at the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology, and in this article, he argues that media have only a short-term effect on children, a small or little effect on older people and no long-term effects on anyone. He also says that there is only weak evidence that supports a connection between media violence and crime. Browne's article is a good source because it brings up a new approach: public health. He offers to a journalist an investigation into the difficulties of proving causation and the inconsistencies of correlation.
Comstock, a professor of communication at Syracuse University, examines sociological effects including one's predisposition regarding media and violence. The article also analyzes the size of what some people consider effects and others do not. Comstock states that media have a great influence on society and that media causation is a factor. This is from a scholarly journal and is well-written and well-researched. A journalist would have a great source that looks as social factors that go beyond the normal debate. This is a different perspective that would be very useful to a journalist.
Eyal, K., Metzger, M., Lingsweiler, R., & Mahood, C. (2006). Aggressive political opinions and exposure to violent media. Mass Communication and Society, 9(4), 399-428
All the authors involved in this scholarly work are professors at esteemed universities. In their work, they look at how people's exposure to violent media compares to their aggressive political opinions. They attempt to find any connection between people who use violent media and also are in favor of using force for political solutions. The study showed that violent televisionexposure led to people being more likely to have aggressive and violent political views. Violent video games did not produce the same results, however. This source would be good because it asserts there is a difference between violent video games and television. A journalist could use this to connect political opinions to his or her story, which would add to the breadth of the article.
Browne, K. D. (2005). The influence of violent media on children and adolescents: A public-health approach. Lancet, 365(9460), 702-710.
Browne works at the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology, and in this article, he argues that media have only a short-term effect on children, a small or little effect on older people and no long-term effects on anyone. He also says that there is only weak evidence that supports a connection between media violence and crime. Browne's article is a good source because it brings up a new approach: public health. He offers to a journalist an investigation into the difficulties of proving causation and the inconsistencies of correlation.
Newspaper or magazine articles
Peterson, B. (2007). Protecting our children from harmful media violence. Nation's Cities Weekly, 30(43), 2-12.
In this article, the author explains his opinion that media violence has a great effect on children. His thesis is that policymakers and elected leaders have a responsibility to respond to the problem of violent media. Making the public aware by educating them is his main focus as he believes it will lead to better decision-making by leaders. This is a good article for any journalist interested in opinion on policy making and elected officials. This is an editorial, so it is largely opinion; however, it offers a good starting point for anyone open to ideas regarding policy about media violence.
Richards, R. D. & Calvert, C. (2005). Target real violence, not video games. Christian Science Monitor, 97(173), 9.
Richards, a professor of communication and law at Pennsylvania State University, and Calvert, codirector for the Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment, attack new laws that prohibit sales to "violent" video games to people under 18. There stance is that video games may be violent, but they do not create crime. In there view, video games are not the real reason crime exists and should, for the most part, be left alone. This article is written by two credible sources and is an attempt to debunk the idea that video games cause violence. This would be a great source for a journalist who needed a source that does not think video games cause violence.
Cover Sory, . (2003). Violent music lyrics increase aggressive thoughts and feelings. Media Report to Women, 31(3), 1-2.
This report states that people who listen to violent songs are more likely to have aggressive thoughts. As a cover story for the Media Report to Women, this article is credible and usable for any journalist. It explains how people can create more aggressive feelings if they listen to songs with violent lyrics. It also cites a study by the American Psychological Association that says people will have more aggressive emotions after listening to violent music.
In this article, the author explains his opinion that media violence has a great effect on children. His thesis is that policymakers and elected leaders have a responsibility to respond to the problem of violent media. Making the public aware by educating them is his main focus as he believes it will lead to better decision-making by leaders. This is a good article for any journalist interested in opinion on policy making and elected officials. This is an editorial, so it is largely opinion; however, it offers a good starting point for anyone open to ideas regarding policy about media violence.
Richards, R. D. & Calvert, C. (2005). Target real violence, not video games. Christian Science Monitor, 97(173), 9.
Richards, a professor of communication and law at Pennsylvania State University, and Calvert, codirector for the Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment, attack new laws that prohibit sales to "violent" video games to people under 18. There stance is that video games may be violent, but they do not create crime. In there view, video games are not the real reason crime exists and should, for the most part, be left alone. This article is written by two credible sources and is an attempt to debunk the idea that video games cause violence. This would be a great source for a journalist who needed a source that does not think video games cause violence.
Cover Sory, . (2003). Violent music lyrics increase aggressive thoughts and feelings. Media Report to Women, 31(3), 1-2.
This report states that people who listen to violent songs are more likely to have aggressive thoughts. As a cover story for the Media Report to Women, this article is credible and usable for any journalist. It explains how people can create more aggressive feelings if they listen to songs with violent lyrics. It also cites a study by the American Psychological Association that says people will have more aggressive emotions after listening to violent music.
Multimedia
The psych files. (2007). Episode 37: The effects of video game violence. Retrieved from: http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/12/07/effects-of-video-game-violence/
An audio clip that runs just under 28 minutes, episode 37 of the psych files discusses how violent video games have an effect on people. The main question that is looked at here is whether violent video games create violent people, or if violent people are drawn to violent video games. This is a great podcast as it offers an insightful and lengthy discussion on the topic. It would be great for a journalist who wanted to explore the idea that violent people may be drawn to violent video games. It is witty, intelligent and very useful, and it would certainly be a great source.
Handelman, L. (Editor). (2008). The effects of violent video games. Oxford University Press USA. Retrieved from http://blog.oup.com/2008/06/vidviolence/
This podcast is a discussion between Craig Anderson and Karen Dill, both of whom are experts on media effects on violence and aggression. Here, Anderson and Dill discuss how bad some video games are. They go into detail regarding the effect media have and how most people are unaware of it. The podcast would be perfect for journalsits because it is two distinguished and educated individuals speaking on a topic in which they are experts. Also, the site provides a trascript, so a journalsit could lift quotes easily. This is a good source that any journalist could use.
Epstein, R. (2008). The skeptical psychologist. The truth about media violence. Retrieved from http://drrobertepstein.com/wordpress/?p=34
Epstein, the former editor-in-chief at Psychology Today, offers an interesting commentary on the issue of media violence and its effect. He is, as the title suggest, skeptical of the claim. The podcast lasts about seven minutes, and it is defintiely worth listening to. Epstein is an intelligent, credible source who offers another side to any journalist writing this story. His expertise are great, and he offers great insight into the topic.
An audio clip that runs just under 28 minutes, episode 37 of the psych files discusses how violent video games have an effect on people. The main question that is looked at here is whether violent video games create violent people, or if violent people are drawn to violent video games. This is a great podcast as it offers an insightful and lengthy discussion on the topic. It would be great for a journalist who wanted to explore the idea that violent people may be drawn to violent video games. It is witty, intelligent and very useful, and it would certainly be a great source.
Handelman, L. (Editor). (2008). The effects of violent video games. Oxford University Press USA. Retrieved from http://blog.oup.com/2008/06/vidviolence/
This podcast is a discussion between Craig Anderson and Karen Dill, both of whom are experts on media effects on violence and aggression. Here, Anderson and Dill discuss how bad some video games are. They go into detail regarding the effect media have and how most people are unaware of it. The podcast would be perfect for journalsits because it is two distinguished and educated individuals speaking on a topic in which they are experts. Also, the site provides a trascript, so a journalsit could lift quotes easily. This is a good source that any journalist could use.
Epstein, R. (2008). The skeptical psychologist. The truth about media violence. Retrieved from http://drrobertepstein.com/wordpress/?p=34
Epstein, the former editor-in-chief at Psychology Today, offers an interesting commentary on the issue of media violence and its effect. He is, as the title suggest, skeptical of the claim. The podcast lasts about seven minutes, and it is defintiely worth listening to. Epstein is an intelligent, credible source who offers another side to any journalist writing this story. His expertise are great, and he offers great insight into the topic.
Statistical Sources
Anderson, C., Berkowitz, L., Donnerstein, E., Huesmann, R.L., Johnson, D.J., Linz, D. Malumuth, M.N. and Wartella, E. (2003). The influence of media violence on youth. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 4(3), 81-110
This is an article in which numerous prominent figures collaborated. In the article, the authors use many statistics on video games, movies and music. Their use of numbers provides useful and relevant information. They cite many reports and studies that offer statistics to their research. Also, the article uses graphs to demonstrate several statistical points. This would be a great source to use when writing an article as a journalist would be able to use hard stats that others could not refute.
Fox, J. (1996). Trends in juvenile violence: A report to the United States Attorney General
on current and future rates of juvenile offendin. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Statistics.
This report is mostly about youth violence and its current trends. While the report is not entirely about media effects on youth violence, it does allude to media contributions to violence. The real reason a journalst could use this is because he or she could analyze how violent statistics have risen along as compared to media violence. From there, one can assert whether or not media are to blame. There are numerous charts and predictions about juveniles and violence that would be great to use for a journalist in this report. It could also provide statistics from the 1990s and see if the predictions about future violence were correct. The report's assertion that media assist in violence could be put to the test as one could compare media violence statistics and violent crime statistics.
This is an article in which numerous prominent figures collaborated. In the article, the authors use many statistics on video games, movies and music. Their use of numbers provides useful and relevant information. They cite many reports and studies that offer statistics to their research. Also, the article uses graphs to demonstrate several statistical points. This would be a great source to use when writing an article as a journalist would be able to use hard stats that others could not refute.
Fox, J. (1996). Trends in juvenile violence: A report to the United States Attorney General
on current and future rates of juvenile offendin. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Statistics.
This report is mostly about youth violence and its current trends. While the report is not entirely about media effects on youth violence, it does allude to media contributions to violence. The real reason a journalst could use this is because he or she could analyze how violent statistics have risen along as compared to media violence. From there, one can assert whether or not media are to blame. There are numerous charts and predictions about juveniles and violence that would be great to use for a journalist in this report. It could also provide statistics from the 1990s and see if the predictions about future violence were correct. The report's assertion that media assist in violence could be put to the test as one could compare media violence statistics and violent crime statistics.
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