Digital poison? Three studies examining the influence of violent video games on youth

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Highlights:

• In two experimental studies, playing violent games did not increase youth aggression.

• Youth who played violent games were also no less empathic toward others.

• Youth with prior mental health symptoms were no more influenced by violent games.

• Correlationally, violent games and books did not predict aggression or civic behavior.

• Parental restrictions on gaming were not associated with positive outcomes.

摘要

•In two experimental studies, playing violent games did not increase youth aggression.•Youth who played violent games were also no less empathic toward others.•Youth with prior mental health symptoms were no more influenced by violent games.•Correlationally, violent games and books did not predict aggression or civic behavior.•Parental restrictions on gaming were not associated with positive outcomes.

论文关键词:Video games,Aggression,Violence,Mental health

论文评审过程:Available online 15 May 2015, Version of Record 15 May 2015.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.04.021