Running head: The Effect of Media Violence on Children Research Proposal 1 The Effect of Media Violence on Children Research Proposal 5 Sirra Sidibeh English 215 Roger Fontana January 22nd, 2017 The Effect of Media Violence on Children Research Proposal The effect of media violence on children has been one of the most researched issues in studies related to violence. A lot of scholars argue that exposure to violence through the media has a significant impact on the psychological development of children. I always want to do research on this topic because the media is constantly expanding thus increasing the different ways in which the children are exposed. For instance, the internet and the easy access to devices such as smartphones have increased the free exposure of children to violent media content. Additionally, I would like to understand the extent to which the media can affect children’s psychological development to determine some ways in which this can be controlled. This research seeks to find evidence showing that media violence has an adverse impact on the mental development of children. The Target Audience This paper aims to reach the authorities who are in charge of controlling the media content including the government, media regulation agencies, and the parents. These people have the power to control what is aired on the different media platforms and the times that they are aired so that children cannot access them. Most government agencies in charge of controlling media understand the impact that violence can have on children. Therefore, they have made attempts to control the kind of content that is released to the public. However, a lot of parents do not understand the extent of damage that violence in the media can have on their children. Therefore, proving this negative impact of media on children could help the parents to work harder to control what their kids see. Research Questions This research paper will seek to answer the following questions; To what extent are children exposed to violence through the media? What is the impact of exposure to media violence on children’s psychological development? What can the government do to reduce the impact of media exposure to children? What can parents do to limit the impact of the media on their children? Research Plan To find answers to the above research questions, this study will use a meta-analytic review where data from various research studies will be combined to arrive at a conclusion of whether media violence can affect a child’s psychology when they are exposed to it. Studies that have been done in the past two decades will be considered so that the changes that have taken place in the media can be considered. The Scope and Outline of the Research The following is the outline that will be used to present this research paper. Introduction The presentation will describe the purpose of this study and the significance that it has on the society. T ...

1. Running head: The Effect of Media Violence on Children
Research Proposal 1
The Effect of Media Violence on Children Research Proposal 5
Sirra Sidibeh
English 215
Roger Fontana
January 22nd, 2017
The Effect of Media Violence on Children Research Proposal
The effect of media violence on children has been one of
the most researched issues in studies related to violence. A lot
of scholars argue that exposure to violence through the media
has a significant impact on the psychological development of
children. I always want to do research on this topic because the
media is constantly expanding thus increasing the different
ways in which the children are exposed. For instance, the
internet and the easy access to devices such as smartphones
have increased the free exposure of children to violent media
content. Additionally, I would like to understand the extent to
which the media can affect children’s psychological
development to determine some ways in which this can be
controlled. This research seeks to find evidence showing that
media violence has an adverse impact on the mental
development of children.
The Target Audience
This paper aims to reach the authorities who are in charge
of controlling the media content including the government,
media regulation agencies, and the parents. These people have

2. the power to control what is aired on the different media
platforms and the times that they are aired so that children
cannot access them. Most government agencies in charge of
controlling media understand the impact that violence can have
on children. Therefore, they have made attempts to control the
kind of content that is released to the public. However, a lot of
parents do not understand the extent of damage that violence in
the media can have on their children. Therefore, proving this
negative impact of media on children could help the parents to
work harder to control what their kids see.
Research Questions
This research paper will seek to answer the following questions;
To what extent are children exposed to violence through the
media?
What is the impact of exposure to media violence on children’s
psychological development?
What can the government do to reduce the impact of media
exposure to children?
What can parents do to limit the impact of the media on their
children?
Research Plan
To find answers to the above research questions, this study will
use a meta-analytic review where data from various research
studies will be combined to arrive at a conclusion of whether
media violence can affect a child’s psychology when they are
exposed to it. Studies that have been done in the past two
decades will be considered so that the changes that have taken
place in the media can be considered.
The Scope and Outline of the Research
The following is the outline that will be used to present this
research paper.
Introduction
The presentation will describe the purpose of this study and the
significance that it has on the society. This will include an
explanation of why it is important to understand how the media
affects children so that it may be easier to figure out why they

3. should be controlled with regards to the kind of content they
watch.
Literature Review
The literature review will include an assortment of studies that
have been done in the past two decades by researchers and
psychological scholars to show that the media can affect the life
of the children.
Analysis
This section will analyze the data and information presented in
the literature review. The most common kinds of information
will be considered the actual impact of media violence on
children.
Conclusion and Recommendations
This section includes a summary of the issues that will be
discussed in the paper. Additionally, some suggestions will be
presented for the parents and relevant authorities on the
techniques they can use to control children’s media access.
References
Ferguson, C. J., & Kilburn, J. (2009). The public health risks of
media violence: A meta-analytic review. The Journal of
pediatrics, 154(5), 759-763.
Huesmann, L. R. (2007). The impact of electronic media
violence: Scientific theory and research. Journal of Adolescent
Health, 41(6), S6-S13.
Huesmann, L. R., & Eron, L. D. (2013). Television and the
aggressive child: A cross-national comparison. Routledge.

4. Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists
Due Week 5 and worth 150 points
Using your thesis statement and research, present the problem
that needs to be addressed with your proposed solution. Note:
Your solution, advantages, and challenges, will be in Parts 2
and 3.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening
paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with
logic, ethics, or emotion).
2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first
paragraph. (Revised from Assignment 2)
3. Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an
overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed.
This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
4. Explain the first problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral,
etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be
one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
5. Explain the second problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity,
ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support for your claims. This
should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
6. Explain the third problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral,

5. etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be
one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
7. Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated
problems and promises a solution.
8. Develop a coherently structured paper with an
introduction, body, and conclusion.
9. Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences
throughout the paper.
10. Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant
references. Use credible, academic sources available
through Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note:
Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic
resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
Note: Submit your assignment to the designated plagiarism
program so that you can make revisions before submitting your
paper to your professor.

6. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis
statement.
Recognize the use of summary, paraphrasing, and
quotation to communicate the main points of a text.
Analyze the rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, logos in
writing samples and for incorporation into essays or
presentations.
Prepare a research project that supports an argument with
structure and format appropriate to the genre.
Recognize how to organize ideas with transitional words,
phrases, and sentences.
Incorporate relevant, properly documented sources to
substantiate ideas.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using
proper writing mechanics. Use technology and information
resources to research selected issues for this course.