@article{oai:ous.repo.nii.ac.jp:00001503, author = {西尾, メリー and Mary Ress Nishio}, journal = {岡山理科大学紀要. B, 人文・社会科学, Bulletin of Okayama University of Science. B, Human & Social Sciences}, month = {Mar}, note = {P(論文), Evidence presented indicates that there are a number of ways in which the various mass media have been exerting a negative influence on society. Strong evidence exists which demonstrates a link between the viewing of violence or crime and the imitation of this behavior. A link has also been established between media viewing and suicide, domestic violence, delinquency, and use of the media by convicts for acquiring crime techniques. A number of homicides have been connected with direct imitation of mass media carried incidents. An alarming increase in mass murders is linked with the reinforcement power of the media. It is suggested that the powerful reinforcement potential of the media appears to be contributing to an increase in antisocial behavior and a decrease in socially positive behavior. Social isolation appears to be strongly correlated with prolonged media viewing. It is also argued that increasing use of the negatives of human behavior in order to overcome habituation is seriously distorting traditional societal values worldwide. Prolonged media viewing may also be negatively impacting on physical and mental health.}, pages = {221--242}, title = {The Mass Media's Negative Effects on Society}, volume = {31}, year = {1996}, yomi = {ニシオ, メリー} }