Leonard Eron
Encyclopedia
Leonard David Eron (April 22, 1920 – May 3, 2007) was an American
psychologist
best known for his Columbia County Longitudinal Study that concluded television viewing led to violence.
, he earned his doctorate in clinical psychology
at University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1949.
He taught at University of Iowa
from 1962 to 1969, and later at the University of Illinois at Chicago
. In 1990 he took a position at University of Michigan
.
Co-authored with Monroe M. Lefkowitz and Leopold O. Walder, the study followed participants from 1960 to 2000. They researchers interviewed the parents and peers and analyzed television viewing. They found a correlation between exposure to violence via parents or television and violent behavior.
Husband of Madeline Eron, Father of Barb Eron, Don Eron and Joni Eron Hobson, and Grandfather of Sami Eron and Jesse Eron.
Eron was co-editor of the 1986 report, "Television and the Aggressive Child: A Cross-National Comparison." He also testified before the United States Congress
on youth violence in 1992.
He died at his home in Lindenhurst, Illinois
of congestive heart failure
on May 3rd 2007.
United States
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psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
best known for his Columbia County Longitudinal Study that concluded television viewing led to violence.
Life and career
Born in Newark, New JerseyNewark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, he earned his doctorate in clinical psychology
Clinical psychology
Clinical psychology is an integration of science, theory and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically-based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development...
at University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1949.
He taught at University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
from 1962 to 1969, and later at the University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, near the Chicago Loop...
. In 1990 he took a position at University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
Co-authored with Monroe M. Lefkowitz and Leopold O. Walder, the study followed participants from 1960 to 2000. They researchers interviewed the parents and peers and analyzed television viewing. They found a correlation between exposure to violence via parents or television and violent behavior.
Husband of Madeline Eron, Father of Barb Eron, Don Eron and Joni Eron Hobson, and Grandfather of Sami Eron and Jesse Eron.
Eron was co-editor of the 1986 report, "Television and the Aggressive Child: A Cross-National Comparison." He also testified before the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
on youth violence in 1992.
He died at his home in Lindenhurst, Illinois
Lindenhurst, Illinois
Lindenhurst is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,539 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 14,403 as of 2005...
of congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure
Heart failure often called congestive heart failure is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body. Heart failure can cause a number of symptoms including shortness of breath, leg swelling, and exercise intolerance. The condition...
on May 3rd 2007.