The purpose of this study was to compare children’s play and aggressive behavior with firearms before and after an information-based intervention. Correlates of aggression and gun play were also analyzed. Subjects were 24 pairs of preschool children videotaped...
Advocacy groups on both sides of the guns issue frequently point to changing personal behavior–of both parents and children–as a key element in reducing gun violence among youth. Efforts to bring about these changes range from community-based campaigns, to...
The present study investigated the effectiveness of a skills-based firearm safety program on reducing children’s play with firearms. In a randomized control study, 34 children aged 4 to 7 years participated in a week-long firearm safety program; the Control...
