The impact of television on the degree of physical violence among secondary school students

Abstract

Physical violence is a dangerous and deviant behavior that can undermine the efforts of the state and society to build a peaceful, civilized, and tolerant society. Ironically, this violence has spread from the streets to schools, which are meant to be instruments of change and reform. Physical education and sports, intended to normalize student behavior, instill acceptable values, and discourage deviant behavior, are no longer having the desired impact, according to our field experience. Students now spend all their time in front of the television, which often broadcasts poorly rated programs. To understand the impact of television on the level of physical violence among secondary school students, the researchers conducted a field study in secondary schools in the Constantine province, using a descriptive methodology with a sample of 120 students. Our study found that the number of hours students spend watching television affects their level of physical violence, and the type of films they watch also influences the level of violence.