Wirkungstheorien der Medien-und-Gewalt-Forschung

This textbook in its fully updated 2nd edition provides an overview of scientific debate on whether depictions of violence in the media promote aggression. It examines theoretical approaches to the mechanisms through which media violence exerts its effects, as well as key empirical findings. Special attention is given to factors that may differentially influence the risks associated with media violence. The book also discusses media-educational recommendations to help prevent negative consequences of consuming violent content. The volume provides a critically reflective assessment of the current state of research and is aimed at professionals, teachers and students of social and communication sciences, psychology and media education.