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A first-of-its-kind, long-range US study--reported in the March 29, 2002 issue of Science--links television viewing in adolesence and young adulthood to violent behavior later in life.

Already strong evidence shows that prolonged exposure to violent television shows during childhood is associated with subsequent aggression. The new study, however, clearly demonstrates this association in adolescents and young adults, thus broadening the range of individuals who are affected by media violence.

Researchers at Columbia University in New York assessed television viewing and aggressive behavior over a 17-year period among 707 individuals. They concluded there is a significant association between the amount of time spent watching television during adolescence and early ...

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