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Ellen Kennedy Fine Arts CenterAnamosa High School1012 Maquoketa St., Anamosa, IA
Tuesday, March 246:00-7:30 p.m.
Dr. Douglas Gentile is an award-winning research scientist,
educator, author, and is professor of developmental psychology at Iowa
State University. His experience includes over 30 years conducting research with children and
adults. He is the editor of the book Media Violence and Children (2 editions;
Praeger Press), and co-author of the book Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents: Theory, Research, and
Public Policy (2007, Oxford University Press). He has authored over 100
peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, including studies on the positive and negative effects of video games on
children in several countries, the validity of the American media ratings, how
screen time contributes to youth obesity, and what is being called video game and
Internet "addiction." Dr. Gentile has been featured on such radio shows as National Public Radio's Morning Edition, To the Point, the BBC World Service, and his work has been
reported on CNN, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Jo Frost’s Extreme
Parental Guidance, as well as the New York Times, Washington Post, Los
Angeles Times, and hundreds of other newspapers and television stations
internationally.
This FREE event is open to anyone in the Jones County community and beyond. Parents and community members are welcome!
Come hear Dr. Douglas Gentile (bio to the right) as he engages the audience in thoughtful and dynamic discussion on the effects of media violence and video games with our youth.
RSVP’s encouraged by Friday, March 20, to Molly Schmitt at [email protected]. Walk-ins are also welcome.
This event is sponsored by the Jones County Community Partnerships for Protecting Children.
The Effects of Media Violence
& Video Games on YouthPresentation by Dr. Douglas Gentile
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