Review article
The forms and influences of television violence
Jerko Valković
Abstract
The deliberation about the work and influence of the media on violence and violent behaviour presumes an understanding of the function of media itself; its role in the life of the individual, family, and the broader social context. Amongst all forms of media, there is no doubt that television takes a special place. It is via this form of media that most information is recieved, the media that strongly influences our valuing and understanding of the world, the same media that lives with today’s man. All the exposure that the media elicits about violence is not just a mere replication of the violence that we encounter in our lives, but the violence that is presented has a new function and a new meaning. Violence on television cannot be classified unambiguously, but needs to be viewed through the specificity of television channels and the role of television in today’s society. There are several reasons to why violence is shown on television, and numerous theories attempt to answer the question relating to the influence of television violence on the perception, views and activity of viewers.
Keywords
violence; television; presentation of violence; information programme; the influence of television
Hrčak ID:
53639
URI
Publication date:
30.4.2010.
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