Abstract:
Introduction. Multimedia has been present in households for the last 60 years. Logic has guided
individuals and groups alike to assume that exposure to multimedia, such as television shows, music
genres, use of the internet, and playing video games, has an influence on an individual’s behavior, shaping
it into an antisocial fashion. This study aims to determine the relationship between multimedia use and
antisocial behavior. It is hypothesized that frequent use of the internet, television, music, and/or
video games will have an influence on antisocial behavior. Methods. Through a quantitative
methodology, 841 individuals between the ages of 6 to 23 participated in this study. Parametric
analyses were carried out to determine if antisocial behavior predicts multimedia use. Results.
Although the study seems sound, it appears that there is no relationship that links antisocial behavior
and multimedia content. Conclusions. It is possible that there is no statistical relationship between the use
of Multimedia and Antisocial Behavior. Further research is warranted, it is necessary to comprise
larger and more diverse samples to build a stronger certainty. |
