The document discusses research on the effects of media violence. It summarizes several studies from the 1960s onward that claim to find links between media violence exposure and increased aggression in children and adults. However, it also notes that negative effects research has been widely criticized by media theorists for flaws in methodology and bias. Understanding this controversial research area and the debates around it is important for media studies students to critically analyze effects research and its impact on policies and public debates.
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