Argument Analysis Media Violence

Media Violence
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Media Violence
The question of whether watching violent acts in the media results in violence in the real world elicits controversy. Numerous studies have been conducted and the results have always been inconsistent. Some researchers have associated violence in films and in the real world while others have found little or no correlation. Other stakeholders, such as film directors, have defended the violent acts as a reflection on the state in the real world. An objective view of the issue suggests that the psychological effect of continuous exposure to violence in films may predispose one to engage in real-life violence.
Most of the films and television programs contain an element of crime and violence. Exposing such content to children and teenagers gives them the impression that glorifies crime and violence. As Bushman & Anderson (2001) notes, studies ‘point overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.’ American citizens spend a lot of time watching television programs and films. A typical home in America owns a television set while many more people have personal computers. This implies high exposure to violence hence more aggressive behavior.
Other scholars disagree with the notion that media violence causes aggressive behavior. Freedman (1986) critiques literature by other writers and concluded that even without watching violence in the media, crime and other hostilities would still exist.

Many factors contribute to the character of a person. Life experiences such as childhood trauma and psychological issues, for example, can contribute to the violent behavior of a person. There are many inconsistencies in the reports given by researchers, and the authenticity of data collected in the lab is also questionable. Freedman also suggests that results given are weak and cannot be relied upon to make a valid conclusion.
References
Bushman, B. J., & Anderson, C. A. (2001). Media violence and the American public: Scientific facts versus media misinformation. American Psychologist, 56(6-7), 477-489.
Freedman, J. L. (1986). Television violence and aggression: A rejoinder. Psychological Bulletin, 100(3), 372-378.