Aggression In The Media Literature Review

Coyne, S. M., Stockdale, L., & Nelson, D. A. (2012). Two sides to the same coin: Relational and physical aggression in the media (abstract). Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 4(4), 186-201. doi:10.1108/17596591211270680 I found this review that examined just how aggression is depicted in the media and how this impacts society’s perspectives and behavior when it comes to aggression. Design / methodology / approach - There was a review of the literature by the authors, in which they analyzed the relational and physical aspects of aggression in many media aspects (film, broadcast television, music, books, and video games). Findings - Across media types, the evidence finds that both physical and relational aggression are portrayed

Design / methodology / approach - There was a review of the literature by the authors, in which they analyzed the relational and physical aspects of aggression in many media aspects (film, broadcast television, music, books, and video games). Findings - Across media types, the evidence finds that both physical and relational aggression are portrayed often and in ways that may contribute to continued aggression. Also, although there are studies finding no impact of exposure to media aggression, the results discovered that watching relational and physical aggression in the media contributes to aggressive conduct. Important media aggression beliefs are assessed and some of those beliefs are administered to relational aggression media

Nor will its contents or association of aggressive behavior be understudied and remain the researcher’s focus in media form, such as music and books. Practical implications - Policy makers and clinicians should take careful notes inquiring on media and research when deciding on public policy about media habits when clients show problematic aggressive behavior (physical or relational). Through research, public policies and clinicians, the focus are the multiple types of aggression through watching television, video game like Mortal Combat and Grand Theft Auto,