News, the Presentation and Effects of Violent Content in

Violent content in the media is not limited to the movies and television shows for entertainment. Each day, millions of Americans are presented with violence in the news through some medium, whether television, radio, or the Internet, and a considerable amount of coverage is devoted to stories of crime and violence. Additionally, the availability of news through 24-hour channels means that news consumers can receive their news any time of the day.

The news media serve an important function in that they are many people’s link to the rest of the world. In fact, research has shown that up to 96% of Americans rely on the media for news on crime. However, the news that they receive may be skewed in favor of stories of violent ...

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