Resources for Students and Researchers

So you have a research project or paper on some aspect of the media...Here is a wealth of information for you!

Do you need to find primary resources? Here’s what you can find on this site:

The research summaries in book chapters are the easiest to read (below the research papers section)

Specific research studies, including theoretical frameworks and information about methods and measures

Videos with example studies and information about media effects

Books can be found on Amazon.com or your local library

Do you need to conduct your own research?

Some of the measures Dr. Gentile uses are available for you to use free

Do you need an interview and Dr. Gentile is not available?

Listen to podcasts of other people interviewing him

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page

Are you interested in the work happening at the Media Research Lab at Iowa State University?

Here is information on current studies and how you could become involved

Useful Links
Reputable Scientific Media Research

Center on Media and Child Health at Harvard
Kaiser Family Foundation media research
Center for the Study of Violence at Iowa State
Action Coalition for Media Education
New Mexico Media Literacy Project
Children Now media research
Dr. Rowell Huesmann’s website

Dr. Craig Anderson’s website