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Smith, Marilyn E. – 1993
This digest describes the overall pattern of the results of research on television violence and behavior. Several variables in the relationship between television violence and aggression related to characteristics of the viewers and to the portrayal of violence are identified. Viewer characteristics included: age, amount of television watched,…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior
Cesarone, Bernard – 1994
This digest examines data on video game use by children, explains ratings of video game violence, and reviews research on the effects of video games on children and adolescents. A recent study of seventh and eighth graders found that 65% of males and 57% of females played 1 to 6 hours of video games at home per week, and 38% of males and 16% of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Children
Cesarone, Bernard – 1998
This Digest reviews research on the demographics and effects of video game playing, discusses game rating systems, and offers recommendations for parents. The Digest begins by discussing research on the time children spend playing electronic games, which shows that younger children's game playing at home (90% of fourth-graders played at least one…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Children, Computer Games
Cesarone, Bernard – 2000
This Spanish-language digest reviews research on the demographics and effects of video game playing, discusses game rating systems, and offers recommendations for parents. The digest begins by discussing research on the time children spend playing electronic games, which shows that younger children's game playing at home (90% of fourth-graders…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Children, Computer Games