Violent Video Research Articles

Exposure to Media Violence as a Predictor of Escalating Violent Behavior Among Pakistani Youth: A Quantitative Study at the University of Okara

Exposure to Media Violence as a Predictor of Escalating Violent Behavior Among Pakistani Youth: A Quantitative Study at the University of Okara

Media violence and its effects in modern societies

Violence in human society is nothing new, even in current times. Everything is constantly changing. The media is a criminogenic factor in itself, and on the other hand, an enhancer of all other factors, of all other causes of increased crime, which forces an increase in ways of studying and combating the harmful social influence it can exert, beyond its undeniable role in the progress of mankind.

Modern Movies and Violence: Influence of Movies on Youth

Quite a good number of research has been conducted across the world, including India and Pakistan, to find out the influence of modern movies on different age groups. Youth has been focused on in Pakistan with reference to movies' impact on youth behaviours. After social media growth, the movie-watching trend has shifted from cinema to smart devices. Thus, this study was mainly conducted to examine modern movies' influence on university students' youth behaviour. Violent movies and aggression, sexually explicit movies and sexual behavior, alcohol and drugs in movies and stuff use, romantic movies and interpersonal relationships, and comedy movies and behavior were viewed critically. Hence, five research questions were developed in this study based on the identified research gap. The study responds to the proposed research questions; the survey method was formulated with a 636-sample size, using a simple random sampling technique to answer the designed research question for this study. Data on the influence of modern movies on youth behavior were collected and analyzed. The findings suggest that modern movies influence youth in all six parameters. This study recommends, on the basis of findings, that the government should enhance the capacity of the censor boards and give them more power to decide, based on merit and quality work, that movies and their scripts should bring some positive content and thoughts to enlighten youth and sensor where necessary for building a peaceful society.

Gender violence in media: A study of Kaduna state media corporation (ksmc)

Gender violence is a global pandemic that has permeated every sector of human life including the media. It is a major public health and human rights problem involving all ages and sexes however, women in media, have taken quite the hit in the form of threats or abuse in connection with their work, as victims of intimidation, sexual harassment, deprivations of liberty or certain rights. As a result, this research investigated gender violence in Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC). Amongst others, this study purposes to identify the various forms of gender violence and the causes of gender violence in Kaduna State Media Corporation. Anchored on the feminist theory, the research combines qualitative analysis of relevant literature with primary data collected through in-depth interviews in which 10 participants from both genders, were purposively selected media professionals in Kaduna State Media Corporation. The findings show that gender violence exists in KSMC against women, in very subtle forms of abuse of power, assault, psychological abuse, and discrimination however, they have put in preventive such as sensitization programs and workshops to combat gender violence. The study, therefore recommends that media organizations should try and employ more women in their organizations and also, anyone found assaulting his female colleague should be severely punished, as the workplace ought to be conducive for everyone.

The Scottish Melting Pot – Social Media, Politics, Scotland and Online Violence Against Women

In an increasingly digital Scotland, it is easy to think that generation equal has been achieved. Women make up almost 50% of MSPs at Holyrood, and Scotland has recently had the first woman First Minister. But, increasingly women in public and political life are being put off, turning away, and seeking to leave elected office because of the toll of social media abuse amounting to online violence against women. This paper will explore the concept of online violence against women (OVAW) in the context of women in politics and public life, and against the backdrop of Scottish society. It discusses the challenges, and obstacles of OVAW in Scottish political contexts, not least because of the impact that has been imposed on politically active and prominent women in Scotland. Finally, this paper explores whether the melting pot of misogyny, tempered by a new women-led political class, and facilitated by digital technologies is too much of an ask for women who are already shouldering the expectations and hopes of Scottish society.

Social media construction of sexual deviance in Hong Kong: a case study of a Facebook discussion

This study explores how social media constructs sexual deviance and violence against women. Based on vigorous debates on Facebook about the cheating of case two Hong Kong celebrities, we analyzed how cheating and promiscuity are constructed as sexual deviance on social media in Hong Kong through a politics of claims-making. Research has demonstrated how promiscuity and cheating are facilitated through the Internet. It has yet to show how social media sustains compulsory monogamy and constructs promiscuity and cheating as deviance to induce violence against women. Our study contributes to understanding how CM is sustained and how it constructs sexual deviance in scoial media. We discovered that discussing taboo sexual practices through Facebook involves mainly punitive informal social control and only strengthens the stigmatization of them, regulating gender and sexual morality, sustaining compulsory monogamy, and oppressing women and practitioners of marginalized sexual behaviors. We call for updated measures on social media outlets like Facebook to regulate cyber violence and encourage civilized discussions on taboo sexual topics.

Conv3D-Based Video Violence Detection Network Using Optical Flow and RGB Data.

Detecting violent behavior in videos to ensure public safety and security poses a significant challenge. Precisely identifying and categorizing instances of violence in real-life closed-circuit television, which vary across specifications and locations, requires comprehensive understanding and processing of the sequential information embedded in these videos. This study aims to introduce a model that adeptly grasps the spatiotemporal context of videos within diverse settings and specifications of violent scenarios. We propose a method to accurately capture spatiotemporal features linked to violent behaviors using optical flow and RGB data. The approach leverages a Conv3D-based ResNet-3D model as the foundational network, capable of handling high-dimensional video data. The efficiency and accuracy of violence detection are enhanced by integrating an attention mechanism, which assigns greater weight to the most crucial frames within the RGB and optical-flow sequences during instances of violence. Our model was evaluated on the UBI-Fight, Hockey, Crowd, and Movie-Fights datasets; the proposed method outperformed existing state-of-the-art techniques, achieving area under the curve scores of 95.4, 98.1, 94.5, and 100.0 on the respective datasets. Moreover, this research not only has the potential to be applied in real-time surveillance systems but also promises to contribute to a broader spectrum of research in video analysis and understanding.

Brutality detection and rendering of brutal frames

The popularity of anime is increasing exponentially in every part of the world due to its unique storyline, nonstop entertainment, fights, and similar type of content that can hold viewers and keeps them at the edge of their seats. However, with the increase of popularity in anime there has also been an exponential increase in violence and brutality in anime videos. Violent scenes have become much more common in anime videos when compared to generic cinema. This survey paper presents a comprehensive view on the detection of violence in movies and different scenarios using various techniques. Most commonly to automate detection of violence, machine learning is used for training the machine to detect violence. Convolution neural networks (CNN) are used very commonly to understand image pattern recognition with high accuracy. Moreover, use of other different methods such as LSTM and Markov models are also used to detect violence. The main goals kept in mind while working is to detect violence with high accuracy and to use less computation or to perform the action at a high-speed rate.

ESTS‐GCN: An Ensemble Spatial–Temporal Skeleton‐Based Graph Convolutional Networks for Violence Detection

Surveillance systems are essential for social and personal security. However, monitoring multiple video feeds with multiple targets is challenging for human operators. Therefore, automatic and smart surveillance systems have been introduced to support or replace traditional surveillance systems and build safer communities. Advancements in artificial intelligence techniques, particularly in the field of computer vision, have boosted this area of research. Most existing works have focused on image‐based (RGB‐based) machine learning and deep learning algorithms for detecting anomalous and violent events. In this study, we propose a unique Ensemble Spatial–Temporal Skeleton‐Based Graph Convolutional Networks (ESTS‐GCNs) model for violence detection that automatically uses spatial and temporal data to detect violence in surveillance videos. Skeleton‐based algorithms are less sensitive to pixel‐based noise and background interference, making them excellent candidates for activity and anomaly detection. Our proposed ensemble‐based architecture utilizes Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) and comprises multiple spatial and temporal modules. Three different spatial pipelines are exploited: channel‐wise topologies, self‐attention mechanism, and graph attention networks. The models were trained and evaluated using two skeleton‐based datasets introduced by us: Skeleton‐based Real‐Life Violence Situations (RLVS) and NTU‐Violence (NTU‐V). Our model achieved a maximum accuracy of around 93% and outperformed existing models by more than 10%.

Video Violence Rating: A Large-Scale Public Database and A Multimodal Rating Model

Video Violence Rating: A Large-Scale Public Database and A Multimodal Rating Model

Analisis Representasi Visual: Kajian Kekerasan Simbolik dalam Film

This study discusses the analysis of visual representation in films with a study focus on symbolic violence. This article uses literature study to show a comprehensive picture regarding visual representation and symbolic violence in films. This article finds first, symbolic violence and visual media shows the impact of visual media, such as television and film, in shaping people's perceptions of violence and how it can be represented symbolically. Second, symbolism in films as a tool to provide a deeper dimension to the story. Symbolism in film is explored as a secret language that enriches the cinematic experience, shapes character, and opens the door to diverse interpretations. Overall this study emphasizes the importance of understanding and critical analysis of visual representations in the media, as well as exploring the diversity of meanings through symbolism in films. Thus, analysis of film visual representations provides broad insight into the study of symbolic violence and symbolism in the cinematic world.

Meslek Lisesi Öğrencilerinde Sosyal Medya ve Bilgisayar Oyunları ile Şiddet Eğilimi Arasındaki İlişki / The Relationship Between Social Media and Computer Games and Violence Tendency in Vocational High School Students

Bu araştırma sosyal medya ve bilgisayar oyunları kullanımı ile meslek lisesi öğrencilerinin şiddet eğilimleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında ayrıca öğrencilerin cinsiyetleri, okudukları bölümleri, sınıf düzeyleri ve aile içi şiddete maruz kalma durumları değişkenlerinin şiddet eğilimleriyle ilişkisi de ele alınmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında ………’de bir meslek lisesinde öğrenimine devam eden 9, 10 ve 11. sınıf olmak üzere toplam 181 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. İlişkisel tarama modelinin kullanıldığı araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak Haskan ve Yıldırım (2012) tarafından geliştirilen “Şiddet Eğilimi Ölçeği” ile katılımcıların demografik özellikleri, bilgisayar ve sosyal medya kullanımları hakkında bilgi almak amacıyla araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada iki bağımsız grup arasındaki fark için Bağımsız Örneklem t Testi, ikiden fazla bağımsız grup karşılaştırılmasında ise Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi (ANOVA) uygulanmış ve fark bulunduğu durumda fark yaratan grubu bulmak için Bonferroni kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda öğrencilerin aile içinde şiddet varlığı durumlarına, sosyal medyada geçirdikleri sürelere, bilgisayar oyunu oynama durumlarına, bilgisayar oyunlarında geçirdikleri süre ve oynadıkları oyun türlerine göre Şiddet Eğilimi Ölçeği puanları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olduğu görülmüştür.

New Wine in an Old Bottle? Exposure to Bullying-Related Media and Bullying Perpetration Behavior in Daily Life Among Adolescents.

Although the effect of media violence on aggression has garnered major attention, little is known about the link between bullying-related media exposure and bullying behaviors. Across three studies, we examined this association among Chinese adolescents. Study 1 used a large sample of adolescents (n=10,391, 51.4% boys) to investigate the link between bullying-related media exposure and bullying perpetration. Using another adolescent sample (n=3,125, 49.5% boys), Study 2 replicated the findings from Study 1 and extended the investigation from traditional bullying to cyberbullying perpetration. Study 3 examined the longitudinal associations between bullying-related media exposure and (cyber)bullying perpetration 6 months later (n = 2,744, 47.0% boys). The results suggested a positive, albeit small, association between exposure to bullying-related media and (cyber)bullying perpetration. Importantly, personal anti-bullying attitudes moderated this link, with a significant association observed among adolescents holding weak anti-bullying attitudes. Findings are discussed with respect to the media's effect on bullying behaviors.

Excessive usage of social media: A potential threat to mental health in Pakistan.

Madam, Social media is an interactive technology that has been used for decades across the globe and Pakistan has millions of active users as well. Social media platforms have experienced rapid growth in Pakistan, with approximately 53 active million users in 2021, reflecting a 9.2% increase from the previous year [1]. While these platforms provide numerous benefits such as connectivity, information dissemination, and social support, they also pose risks to mental health and wellbeing. Studies have linked excessive social media use with increased levels of anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances [2]. The alarming increase in social media usage is a potential threat to the mental health and our population, particularly among young people. A study conducted on Pakistani university students revealed that excessive use of social media was significantly associated with increased stress, anxiety, and depression [3]. Furthermore, the prevalence of cyber bullying in Pakistan has now become a valid concern. One study estimating that most of Pakistani internet users, especially youth have experienced some form of cyberbullying [4]. Cyberbullying is a significant risk factor for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Addiction to social media ultimately leads to exposure to a lot of harmful content; a study also showed that memes, cyber mobs and pranks are a common source of cyber-bullying causing more damage to the mental health of Pakistani students [5]. An extensive study also suggested the negative relationship between addiction of social media and mental health; users tend to have low self-esteem and confidence. Another disadvantage of excessive usage of social media is media violence; there is a lot of anger on media that can impact the mental health [6]. Given the potential impact of social media on mental health of Pakistani youth, the government should implement public awareness campaigns highlighting the potential risks of excessive social media usage and promoting healthy online behaviours. People who have already been diagnosed with any kind of mental illness due to excessive usage of social media should be properly treated and provided with therapies. More research on the impact of social media on mental health and well-being in Pakistan, this will help identify specific risk factors, protective factors and intervention strategies relevant to the Pakistani context.

Visual Violence Against Women in Hollywood

Slashers, a subdivision of horror peaked during the 1900s, had a lasting impact in the cinematic world as a wide range of audience continues to watch them today. Often centered around a masked killer that targeted their audience against female victims, an explosion of cinematic violence against women prevailed. Though young white males were initially the targeted audience, females craved slashers as well due to the genres features of enabling them to acquire masculine traits, such as anger, frustrations and violence by overturning stereotypical gender roles propelled by womens movement during the period. Through diving into various elements of slashers, including motives of killers, reasons behind the audiences crave for slashers, characteristics of the survivors and the symbolic utilizations of pre-technological weapons in the genre, this paper examines this violence through contrasting typical female victims with the Final Girl, who becomes the only one that survived the seeming impossible. Aspects of film and literary theories, gender studies, and psychoanalysis were examined throughout research.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA PEDAGOGY AS A COMPONENT OF MEDIA EDUCATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND (First Quarter of the XXI Century)

The publication analyzes the development of media pedagogy in Poland during the first quarter of the twentyfirst century and its role in the country's media education system. The article examines the strategy of state policy for the development of media education, studies initiatives and programs aimed at increasing the level of media literacy and forming critical thinking about media. It also examines the achievements, problems and prospects of media pedagogy in Poland, taking into account the challenges of the modern information society. The study of media pedagogy in Poland in the first quarter of the twenty-first century is important in view of the current challenges and opportunities in this field. This study aims to identify achievements and problems, as well as to identify future prospects. Understanding the strategies implemented by Poland in the field of media pedagogy can contribute to further research and offer practical recommendations for improving media education in Poland and other countries. There are contradictions in the development of media pedagogy in Poland. On the one hand, the accessibility of information through the media contributes to education and conscious consumption of news. On the other hand, the abundance of information can lead to information overload and mixing of facts with fake news, which emphasizes the need to improve media literacy. In addition, the rapid development of media technologies can lead to the loss of traditional cultural values, which also necessitates the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. Media platforms provide an opportunity for personal expression, but at the same time can contribute to the spread of negative content, which requires effective protection against media violence and discrimination. This study is relevant given the complexity of the modern media environment and the need for a balanced approach to media education and pedagogy.

MEDIA EDUCATION AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING IN THE LESSONS OF FOREIGN LITERATURE IN SENIOR CLASSES

The article examines the process of implementing media education for the development of students' critical thinking in foreign literature lessons in high school. It is noted that media education helps students develop critical thinking skills about the information they consume in the media, helps them analyze, evaluate and perceive various media formats, making them less vulnerable to manipulation and inaccurate information. The article notes that media education is a component of modern education, which is aimed at developing students' media literacy and covers various aspects of media work. It is emphasized that the appropriate use of media education, the ability to analyze, understand, critically perceive and use various media formats will contribute to the development of students' critical thinking. It has been proven that the use of informational teaching aids in foreign literature lessons will contribute to the use of multimedia resources to improve the understanding of texts, create content for literary analysis, and more actively study the material. Internet resources are offered that will help effectively plan lessons and extracurricular activities in educational institutions. It is emphasized that in high school foreign literature classes, it is appropriate to use a variety of media sources: films, videos, websites, etc., related to the works studied and offered for additional reading. We emphasized that media literacy consists in the ability to critically evaluate these sources and their correspondence to the original text. A comparison of the theoretical concepts of media education of research scientists is carried out, which proves the need to explore not only the theoretical possibilities of media resources, but also to emphasize the practical importance of media literacy, not forgetting the problems of media violence, the consequences of its influence on a minor audience. It was found that in the process of media education, the student's information competence is purposefully formed and developed. This involves the ability to work with various information, create and interpret media text, and possess skills.

NONPHYSICAL VIOLENCE IN KUNG FU FILM: “黄飞鸿之英雄有梦”

Chinese Kungfu films, which are famous for their physical violence, can also be seen from their non-physical violence. It will not be possible for a fight to be fought without verbal contact between the previous conflicts. This will be an additional perspective that Kungfu films can not only be enjoyed in terms of physical violence but also non-physical violence. Analysis of the film “黄飞鸿之英雄有梦” which uses a descriptive qualitative approach combined with interdisciplinary studies of cognitive linguistic and cultural studies yielded fifteen data that have proven that non-physical violence in Kungfu films has its own beauty. Negative diction, the selection of linguistic components, to the use of idioms as a characteristic of Chinese culture are some of the non-physical violent of the media found. In the end, theoretically and practically this research can be used in many opportunities such as linguistic learning, cultural introduction, or become the basis of future research.

P082 At the movies: the changing face of interpersonal violence in cinema

P082 At the movies: the changing face of interpersonal violence in cinema

Influence of Nigerian Home Movies on the Behaviourial Disposition of Nigerian Youths

The study examines the impact of Nigerian home moves on Nigerian youth behavior, emphasizing the need for government intervention to restore order and preserve cultural values through education, mobilization, and entertainment. Negative attitudes because of violent movies Therefore, it is recommended that the abundance of local films undergo careful examination prior to production and distribution in order to have a positive influence on Nigerian society as a whole. The proliferation of local films is problematic. we used 200 respondents as our sample size drawn from our research production amuwo-Odofin Local Government Areas (Lagos) to test the variety of interest. Also the survey research method of data collection was employed to generate information on the impact of Nigerian home movies on the youth. Three hypotheses in chapter four, two of The impact of Nigerian home movies on youth was investigated using the survey research method of data collection. In chapter four, there were three hypotheses; two of them passed the test, and one failed due to the violence connected to certain house moves. Tables, straightforward percentages, etc. were used to present the analysisThe study explores the impact of Nigerian home movies on the behavioral patterns of young people in secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Amumo Odofin and Lagos.