Image from Google Jackets

Electronic media and youth violence: Corinne David-Ferdon and Marci Feldman Hertz a CDC issue brief for researchers

By: Contributor(s): Material type: ArticleArticlePublication details: Atlanta, Ga. : National Center for Injury Prevenion and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009Description: 20 p. electronic document (24 p.), PDf file (11.05 MB)Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: 'The past two decades have witnessed a virtual explosion in new technology that has been eagerly embraced by adolescents. Technology has many social and educational benefits, but it can also provide more opportunities for youth violence and aggression. In September 2006, CDC convened an expert panel to discuss the latest information on how technology is used by young people to behave aggressively. The panel affirmed the need for a purposeful approach to preventing youth violence and aggression perpetrated through the use of electronic media. Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Research Brief for Researchers describes the current research on electronic aggression, highlights the gaps, and suggests future directions." (from the website)
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Barcode
Short paper Short paper Vine library TRVF000140 Available FV12100506
Access online Access online Vine library Online Available ON12100507

'The past two decades have witnessed a virtual explosion in new technology that has been eagerly embraced by adolescents. Technology has many social and educational benefits, but it can also provide more opportunities for youth violence and aggression. In September 2006, CDC convened an expert panel to discuss the latest information on how technology is used by young people to behave aggressively. The panel affirmed the need for a purposeful approach to preventing youth violence and aggression perpetrated through the use of electronic media. Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Research Brief for Researchers describes the current research on electronic aggression, highlights the gaps, and suggests future directions." (from the website)