The statistic shows a comparison of the results of a survey among Americans in 2011 and in 2013 on the reaons for mass shootings. They were asked how much they think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is responsible for these shootings. In January 2011, 31 percent of respondents said violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics was to blame a "great deal" for these shootings. In 2013, 32 percent of respondents said the same.
How much do you think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years?
The source does not provide the exact wording of the question. The wording here may therefore differ.
The source does not provide the exact number of respondents.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Gallup. (September 20, 2013). How much do you think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/272958/survey-on-violence-in-media-as-a-factor-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/
Gallup. "How much do you think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years?." Chart. September 20, 2013. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/272958/survey-on-violence-in-media-as-a-factor-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/
Gallup. (2013). How much do you think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/272958/survey-on-violence-in-media-as-a-factor-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/
Gallup. "How Much Do You Think Violence in Movies, Video Games, and Music Lyrics Is to Blame for The Mass Shootings That Have Occurred in The Us in Recent Years?." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Sep 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/272958/survey-on-violence-in-media-as-a-factor-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/
Gallup, How much do you think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/272958/survey-on-violence-in-media-as-a-factor-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
How much do you think violence in movies, video games, and music lyrics is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years? [Graph], Gallup, September 20, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/272958/survey-on-violence-in-media-as-a-factor-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/
