Douglas A. Gentile,
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Iowa State University
Director of Research, National Institute on Media and
the Family
Research Fellow, Institute of Science and Society
Dr. Douglas Gentile is a
developmental psychologist, and is assistant professor
of psychology at Iowa State University and the director
of research for the National Institute on Media and the
Family. As the director of the Media Research Lab at Iowa
State University, he is one of the country's leading researchers
of media's impacts on children and adults (both positive
and negative). Dr. Gentile has authored numerous studies
and is the editor of the book Media Violence and Children:
A Complete Guide for Parents and Professionals
(2003; Praeger) and co-author of the book, Violent Video
Game Effects on Children and Adolescents: Theory, Research,
and Public Policy (2007, Oxford University Press).
His research has been reported widely in outlets such
as National Public Radio's Morning Edition, NBC's Today
Show, the New York Times, Washington Post, Los
Angeles Times, and USA Today. He received his
doctorate in child psychology from the Institute of Child
Development at the University of Minnesota.
Comments and Evaluations
Children & Domestic Violence:
Perspectives and Community Response
- Good visual
- Very knowledgeable speaker
- Made a strong impact on the group
- I wanted to hear all and know what I can do now
- Very interesting-presented clearly
Media Effects as a Risk
Factor for Children (January 6, 1999)
- Wow! Powerful influence - excellent information
- Very knowledgeable
Governor's Scholar's
Winter Institute 1999
- Your message was superb
