Perceived Impact of Media on Behaviors of the Selected Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.4, No.1

Abstract

The emergence and widespread use of mass media in this setting are one of the significant
changes to our social environment in the 20th century. People can be informed, educated, and
entertained in a number of ways thanks to the mass media. But, as media has grown to
include an increasing number of different forms of digital media, it has become easier to obtain
and be exposed to portrayals of violence. Research evidence has accumulated over many
years and across nations that exposure to violence in television and video games increases
the risk of violent behavior and can also lead to changes in the psychological and cognitive
development of an individual. Contrary to what they assert, however, several psychologists
affirm that there is insufficient evidence linking violent media and harmful behavior to raise the
alarm. To determine whether there is indeed a perceived influence of media on behavior is the
purpose of the study that we are conducting.

The results showed that the films, online games, and TV Series have no significant impact on
the aggressive behavior of the students from Bestlink College of the Philippines. In line with
the outcome, the researchers developed guidelines that will serve as a guide to reduce and
minimize exposure to violent media such as films, online games, and television series.

Contrary to the other studies, this study revealed that exposure to violent films, television
series, and online games has no significant impact on the aggressive behavior of the selected
student at Bestlink College of the Philippines. Therefore, the researchers recommend that
future researchers should dive deeply into this matter in order to have a significant, solid result
and provide a remarkably reliable outcome.