ABSTRACT

It  seems  that whenever we  turn on  the  television, we’re  subjected to an act of violence, some expression of profanity,  or  even  a  sexual  word  or  image.  Although  we  may not mind or even notice onscreen sex and violence,  there’s  great  concern  about  individual,  social,  and  cultural  effects.  Parents  and  legislators  are  especially  concerned  about  the  effects  of  violent  content  on  children  and young adults.