The Impact of Entertainment Media and Violence was a four-part satellite program series focusing on the impact of entertainment media violence on children and families. Violence in television programs and movies and its impact on children and families is not a new topic. However, many people, including those in the entertainment industry, are still ambivalent about the seriousness of this issue.
This program featured nationally known researchers in the area of entertainment media violence. They presented cutting-edge research on the effects of violent television programs, movies, and video games on children and families. Intended for both professionals and parents, the program explored media literacy and how it can play a crucial role in lessening the negative effects of media violence.
The Impact of Violent Television Programs and Movies - original broadcast on October 8, 2001
Presented by Brad Bushman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, Iowa State University
The Impact of Violent Video Games -original broadcast on October 22, 2001
Presented by Craig Anderson, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair, Psychology, Iowa State University
The Psychology of Media Violence: Why it Has a Lasting Impact on Children - original broadcast on November 5, 2001
Presented by L. Rowell Huesmann, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Communication Studies at the University of Michigan and Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Social Research
Media Literacy: A Potent Antidote to Media Violence - original broadcast on November 19, 2001
Presented by Faith Rogow, Ph.D., President, Alliance for a Media Literate America
Download the order form (pdf) for information ordering a VHS of the satellite broadcasts, $30.
For more information, go to:
www.extension.iastate.edu/families/media/