TV violence linked to child behaviour

VIOLENT images seen on television and in computer games can increase aggressive behaviour in young children, according to a new study.

Scientists found that violent imagery in the media had a “substantial” short-term effect on children’s arousal, thoughts and emotions.

Kevin Browne and Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis, from the University of Birmingham, analysed data from six North American studies, which looked at the effects of media violence on children.