Effect of media content and media use habits on aggressive behaviors in the adolescents
Journal Title: The European Research Journal - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to assess the effect of media content and media use habits on aggression in adolescents. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between December 28, 2015 and January 7, 2016. The study sample consisted of 406 (66% male, 44% female, mean age: 15.16 ± 1.56 years) students who were registered in two schools in the provincial center of Konya, Turkey during the 2015-2016 academic year. Results: Surveyed aggression scores were higher in students who were frequently exposed to violent media (p < 0.001). The aggression scores were positively correlated with viewing television, DVDs, films/movies, playing computer/console games, using the Internet, listening to music, playing games on mobile phones, and total screen time and negatively correlated with participating in sports and reading newspapers and books. Conclusion: Health professionals should provide parents, educators, and children with information and advice on the attentive use of media and the negative health effects related to its uncontrolled use.
Authors and Affiliations
Duygu Akçay, Bülent Devrim
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