South African Journal of Childhood Education 6(1):a431 Early childhood exposure to media violence : what parents and policymakers ought to know
Type
E-Journal
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ISSN
2223-7682
Category
ECCE, Preschool
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Publication Year
2016
Publisher
Aosis OpenJournals, Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa
URL
[ private ]
Pages
6 p.
Subject
Early childhood development, ECD, Preschool children, Media violence, Screen violence, Television, Aggression, Psychosocial adjustment, Socio-emotional adjustment
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Abstract
We review the state of evidence supporting a link between violent media exposure in preschool- aged children and subsequent well-being outcomes. We searched through four decades (1971–2011) of literature for enlightening details on the relationship between early exposure to media violence and health outcomes in later childhood and adolescence. Evidence suggests that preschool exposure may be linked to increased aggression and self-regulation problems. Results are discussed in the context of displacement, social cognitive and overstimulation theories. We recommend increasing efforts towards developing guidelines for families and professionals concerned with the well-being of children.
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