When reading newspapers and listening to debates on the radio, I routinely come across claims that violence in video games, comics and action films, among other things, has a direct effect on people's behaviour, young people in particular. But does anyone have any info on studies in psychology and human behaviour which show a strong link between exposure to media and resulting violent behaviour in individuals? Some people seem to be taking for granted that part of the blame for violence and crime is de-sensitization from playing violent video games. That's pretty troubling, because I, and everyone else I know, know that there's a difference between real life and what happens on a TV screen.
If there is any compelling evidence showing a direct link between exposure to violence and aggressive behaviour (with no possibility of other causative influences taking part), I'd be interested to read it.
If there is any compelling evidence showing a direct link between exposure to violence and aggressive behaviour (with no possibility of other causative influences taking part), I'd be interested to read it.