@article{ref1,
title="Does television violence cause aggression?",
journal="American psychologist, The",
year="1972",
author="Eron, Leonard D. and Huesmann, L. Rowell and Lefkowitz, Monroe M. and Walder, Leopold O.",
volume="27",
number="4",
pages="253-263",
abstract="In a previous study 3rd graders who preferred violent TV programs were rated more aggressive in school by peers. In a 10-yr follow-up, 211 males and 216 females of the original 875 Ss were interviewed as to their television habits and again rated their peers on aggressive behavior. It was found that the violence of programs preferred by male 3rd graders was even more strongly related to aggression 10 yr. later. Cross-lagged correlations, partial correlations, and multiple regression indicate a probable causative influence of watching violent TV programs in early formative years on later aggression. Although TV violence was not the only cause of aggressive behavior, its effect was relatively independent and explained a larger proportion of variance than any other single factor studied, e.g., IQ, social status, ethnicity, and parental disharmony. (24 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)<p />",
language="",
issn="0003-066X",
doi="10.1037/h0033721",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0033721"
}