Profanity in TV and video games linked to teen aggression
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 18:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A total of 223 middle school students completed surveys on their aggression, preferred media, time spent viewing media, perceived aggression in their favorite shows and games, beliefs about profanity and profanity use. The results showed a direct link in the viewing of media with high profanity, profanity use and subsequent aggression.