Violence and Weapon Carrying in Music Videos
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicinePublished 1 May 1997
Robert H. DuRant
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The data indicate that even modest levels of viewing may result in substantial exposure to violence and weapon carrying, which is glamorized by music artists, actors, and actresses.
Abstract
Because most music videos are between 3 and 4 minutes long, these data indicate that even modest levels of viewing may result in substantial exposure to violence and weapon carrying, which is glamorized by music artists, actors, and actresses.
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