Policy statements on the effects of media overlook scientific complexity

(Association for Psychological Science) As different forms of media infuse everyday life, several organizations and associations have issued public statements about the effects of media exposure. However, a scholarly review suggests that many of these statements do not accurately reflect the available evidence, offering overly simplified or one-sided accounts of the scientific research. The findings are published inAdvances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news