There's abundant research – and controversy – on the effects of playing violent video games. But, strangely, there's precious little looking at why people choose to play violent games at all.
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Following the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, some in the media and the public speculated a link existed between autism spectrum disorder and violence and, in particular, that violent video games may cause gamers with ...
Apr 14, 2015
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Children who play video games for more than three hours a day are more likely to be hyperactive, get involved in fights and not be interested in school, says a new study. It examined the effects of different types of games ...
Mar 31, 2015
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Playing violent video games in 3-D makes everything seem more real – and that may have troubling consequences for players, a new study reveals.
Oct 21, 2014
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Majorities of media researchers, parents and pediatricians agree that exposure to violent media can increase aggression in children, according to a new national study.
Oct 6, 2014
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While much attention has focused on the link between violent video game playing and aggression among youths, a new study finds significantly increased signs of depression among preteens with high daily exposure to violent ...
Aug 18, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—New evidence suggests heinous behavior played out in a virtual environment can lead to players' increased sensitivity toward the moral codes they violated.
Jun 27, 2014
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A British coroner has sparked anxiety among parents by linking Call of Duty, one of the most popular video games in the world, to teenage suicide.
May 29, 2014
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Youths who play video games are more likely to think and act in aggressive ways, suggested a study out Monday of more than 3,000 schoolchildren in Singapore.
Mar 24, 2014
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What happens when white video game players see themselves as black characters in a violent game?
Mar 21, 2014
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