Social media may be partly to blame for the rise in gun crime amongst young men.That’s the assertion of psychologist and founder of the Centre for Solutions and Influence Dr Anthony Cummins as he provided some analysis on why Barbados is experiencing a high rate of shootings.Speaking to Barbados TODAY on the psychological link of gun-based violence and digital media, Dr Cummins suggested that students, “block” men and working males are being fed a diet of violence online.“We are in the information age - good or bad content, they are watching. TikTok is becoming so violent. You can almost think you are watching an x-rated movie. Facebook and Instagram as well. These are the things that are flying in your face as an adult. Who are the persons behind these things?”Unconvinced about a link between social media and violence, Minister of Youth, Sport and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith wants to see more youth being engaged in wholesome activities.
