TY - JOUR
T1 - Exposure to media violence and young children with and without disabilities
T2 - Powerful opportunities for family-professional partnerships
AU - Erwin, Elizabeth J.
AU - Morton, Naomi
PY - 2008/10
Y1 - 2008/10
N2 - There is growing concern regarding the amount and type of violence that young children are exposed to on a daily basis. Through media, popular toys and video games violent images are consistently present in children's lives starting at a very young age. This paper discusses (a) the growing presence of young children's exposure to media violence, (b) the influence of media violence on early childhood development and well-being, (c) the impact of media violence on young children with disabilities, and (d) recommendations for addressing this national dilemma within the context of family-professional partnerships. A list of related web resources is also included.
AB - There is growing concern regarding the amount and type of violence that young children are exposed to on a daily basis. Through media, popular toys and video games violent images are consistently present in children's lives starting at a very young age. This paper discusses (a) the growing presence of young children's exposure to media violence, (b) the influence of media violence on early childhood development and well-being, (c) the impact of media violence on young children with disabilities, and (d) recommendations for addressing this national dilemma within the context of family-professional partnerships. A list of related web resources is also included.
KW - Early childhood
KW - Family-professional partnerships
KW - Media violence
KW - Television and screen activities
KW - Young children with disabilities
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=56749178709&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s10643-008-0276-x
DO - 10.1007/s10643-008-0276-x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:56749178709
SN - 1082-3301
VL - 36
SP - 105
EP - 112
JO - Early Childhood Education Journal
JF - Early Childhood Education Journal
IS - 2
ER -
