Violent Video Games Do Contribute to Aggression

Scharrer, Erica; Kamau, Gichuhi; Zhang, Congcong

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-95495-0_2

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“…A. Anderson (2004) later provided an updated meta-analysis on the effects of violent games on aggression and found that, on the basis of experimental studies, the relationship is causal . Today, some researchers and professional agencies still consider violent video games to be a risk factor for aggression (see APA, 2015a; Calvert et al, 2017; Scharrer, Kamau, Warren, & Zhang, 2018).…”

Section: Violent-video-game Controversy and Researchmentioning

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Reexamining the Findings of the American Psychological Association’s 2015 Task Force on Violent Media: A Meta-Analysis

Ferguson

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Markey

2020

Perspect Psychol Sci

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In 2015, the American Psychological Association (APA) released a task-force technical report on video-game violence with a concurrent resolution statement linking violent games to aggression but not violent crime. The task-force report has proven to be controversial; many scholars have criticized language implying conclusive evidence linking violent games to aggression as well as technical concerns regarding the meta-analysis that formed the basis of the technical report and resolution statement. In the current article, we attempt a reevaluation of the 2015 technical report meta-analysis. The intent of this reevaluation was to examine whether the data foundations behind the APA’s resolution on video-game violence were sound. Reproducing the original meta-analysis proved difficult because some studies were included that did not appear to have relevant data, and many other available studies were not included. The current analysis revealed negligible relationships between violent games and aggressive or prosocial behavior, small relationships with aggressive affect and cognitions, and stronger relationships with desensitization. However, effect sizes appeared to be elevated because of non-best-practices and researcher-expectancy effects, particularly for experimental studies. It is concluded that evidence warrants a more cautious interpretation of the effects of violent games on aggression than provided by the APA technical report or resolution statement.

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Section: Violent-video-game Controversy and Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reexamining the Findings of the American Psychological Association’s 2015 Task Force on Violent Media: A Meta-Analysis

Ferguson

Copenhaver

Markey

2020

Perspect Psychol Sci

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“…Por lo cual, no es erróneo afirmar que para estos autores es necesario tener en cuenta cuál es el público al que se destinan los videojuegos, porque si son empleados por usuarios/as que no alcanzan el grado de madurez para el que se han diseñado se plantearían riesgos. Scharrer, Kamau, Warren, y Zhang (2018) han valorado si la utilización de videojuegos puede influir sobre aspectos como la agresividad, y destacan que aunque el efecto es mínimo, se ha de permanecer alerta. En la misma línea, DeCamp y Ferguson (2017) indican que los videojuegos no predicen la violencia juvenil, existiendo predictores de la conducta del individuo más representativos, como los factores sociales y familiares que envuelven a la persona.…”

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3rd Virtual International Conference on Education, Innovation and ICT

Varii

2019

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“…There is evidence showing both positive and negative associations between videogames and violent and aggressive behavior. 4,8,[41][42][43][44] Whether videogames promote violent behaviors, addictions, and even cause brain damage is still a topic of debate sometimes shadowed by unsupported scientific evidence. 45,46 Even the current definition of videogame (and Internet) addiction is still under debate.…”

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Adult Perception Toward Videogames and Physical Activity Using Pokémon Go

Madrigal-Pana

Figueroa

Moncada-Jiménez

2019

Games for Health Journal

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Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine perception of videogames and the use Pokémon Go in Costa Rica. Materials and Methods: A national representative sample (n = 1059) of adults aged 18 years and older was chosen to complete a face-to-face survey on videogame perceptions and the use of Pokémon Go. Statistical analyses included 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) around the estimate, multiple regression, cluster, and factor analysis. Results: The 85.2% of the population (n = 866) were familiar with videogames, especially those in the 18-to 29-year age group (96.3%) and college education (94.8%). Perceptions about videogames were negative (Addictive = 89.6%, Violence = 75.5%, Bad for health = 51.3%) and positive (Stimulate mental abilities = 59.6%, Relaxing = 55.2%, Improve family communication = 49.4%); and 28.4% perceived that people without responsibilities played videogames. Perceptions were different by age group and educational level. Age and gender were significant predictors of attitudes toward videogame playing. Pokémon Go was played by 3.9% of those respondents who knew or had heard about videogames, who reported spending 6.7 h/week (95% CI = 3.9-9.5) playing the game, walking 24.7 km (95% CI = 12.5-36.9), and covering 70.4 km (95% CI = 45.3-95.5) by other transportation means. Conclusions: Positive and negative perceptions toward videogames mediated by age and education level were found in a Costa Rican sample. Age and gender predicted attitudes toward videogame playing. A small number of participants played Pokémon Go, which might suggest that this videogame was not engaging in this population.

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Violent Video Games Do Contribute to Aggression

Cited by 8 publications

References 65 publications

Reexamining the Findings of the American Psychological Association’s 2015 Task Force on Violent Media: A Meta-Analysis

Reexamining the Findings of the American Psychological Association’s 2015 Task Force on Violent Media: A Meta-Analysis

3rd Virtual International Conference on Education, Innovation and ICT

Adult Perception Toward Videogames and Physical Activity Using Pokémon Go

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