Growing Up Fast and Furious

Dr Wayne Warburton is a lecturer in developmental psychology with the Department of Psychology and is the Deputy Director of the Children and Families Research Centre at Macquarie University (Sydney). Wayne is also a registered psychologist, and represents the interests of telecommunications consumers on the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman's governing council. Wayne has a strong research interest in media effects, primarily comparing the impact of violent visual versus auditory media and examining the effect of violent lyrics versus aggressive tone in violent music. Wayne also has a research interest in media depictions of aggression as a means of controlling one's environment, the development of stable aggressive patterns of thought through media exposure, and video game and screen addictions.

Danya Braunstein is a Psychologist, Media Consultant and Researcher. She specialises in the clinical treatment of emotional regulation and impulse control, including effects of developmental traumas, conduct disorders and personality disorders. She has conducted experimental research into aggressive behaviour, and evaluative research for clinical treatment programs. This follows a successful media career, where she worked with multi-awarded and top rated TV series, including Australian Idol, The Biggest Loser Australia, and children's programming. She specialised in conducting in-depth character interviews, storyline development and systems management. These series have been broadcast in Australia and internationally.