TV Violence

 

                                     

                                 Research paper by

                                Konstantinos Tachtsidis

Elements of Broadcasting

Instructor: Mrs. Lambrou

Date: 5/4/2001

                           “Any act that involves physical or psychological force, with or without a weapon, resulting in, or significantly increasing the likelihood of death or injury to another person can be defined as violence”. One of the most controversial issues over the past years in modern society has been the effect of television violence on viewers. Although the issue of TV violence has received great attention, some aspects of it remain unexamined and unverified. According to researches we don’t know for sure if violence in media causes violent behavior on viewers, but it certainly has some effects. The suggestion that media influence and promote violence starts the discussion but it doesn’t end it because we then have issues of censorship and artistic expression as an opposite point of view.

                The social group which is most affected by television violence is children. “ Extensive viewing of television violence by children causes greater aggressiveness. Sometimes, watching a single violent program can increase aggressiveness. Children who view shows in which violence is very realistic, frequently repeated or unpunished, are more likely to imitate what they see. The impact of TV violence may be evident in the child’s behavior or may surface years later and young people can even be affected when family atmosphere shows no tendency towards violence. This does not mean that violence on television is the only source of aggressiveness or violent behavior, but it is a significant contributor.”()

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Not all television programs are bad, there are many excellent shows that combine education and entertainment. Unfortunately a big number of children programs don’t teach them what parents and teachers want them to learn. A child who spends a Sunday morning in front of the television will probably receive violent acts and stereotypes. The developing of fear and the learning of aggressive attitudes and behavior by the children are some negative points of television. TV may not causes direct violence but exposes children to violent behavior. “Studies by George Gerbner at the university of Pennsylvania, have shown that children television ...

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