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
"Dr. Gentile is the Best,
Best, Best speaker we have ever had at a WIC conference. Absolutely fantastic
and practical. Please bring him back!"
- Oregon WIC Annual Conference
"Dr.
Gentile's presentation was great!"
- Supreme Court of North Dakota
"The
room was buzzing after each presentation with positive comments and a desire to
engage in further conversation about the issues you presented. This is exciting...to
know that you have been involved in moving others into action."
-
Scott County Kids
"Awesome! Really enjoyed his presentation.
I liked the different research he did and how he put it into 'layman' terms."
- SIRCLE Healthy Lifestyles
"Your message was superb!"
- Governor's Scholar Institute
"A++. This guy knows
what he is talking about."
- Iowa Substance Abuse Program Directors'
Association
"Dr. Gentile is one of the most engaging
speakers I have ever met. He provides his audience with much food for thought
in easily digestible bits, spices with a lively sense of humor."
- National Institute of Education, Singapore
"[He]
was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and presented the information in an exciting, interesting
manner."
- Region VII Children's Services
"Great!
Will apply professionally, but am real motivated to apply personally."
- Public Health Administrator
"Awesome! Every parent
should hear him speak --- then every teenager."
- Southeast Iowa
Regional Coalition for Lifestyle Enhancement
"Very
knowledgeable/research based. Great!!"
- High School Counselor/SADD
advisor
"OUTSTANDING - Hit me in my emotional center."
- Partners in Prevention
"Great presenter, kept audience
attention, 'real life' examples and also research examples. Very interesting -
engaging and funny. Excellent work!"
- Governor's Conference
"Wow!
Powerful influence - excellent information!"
- Media as Risk Factor
Participant
"I really learned a lot - it was such great
information."
- Church Youth Director
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
