Video games linked to aggression in boys

Iria · Aug 20, 2005, 02:27 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most studies done on violence and video games support the conclusion that violent video games can increase aggressive behavior in children and adolescents, especially boys, researchers said on Friday.

An analysis of 20 years of research shows the effects can be both immediate and long-lasting.

"The majority of the studies would suggest there are effects," said Jessica Nicoll of Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida, who worked on the study.

One study showed that children who played a violent game for less than 10 minutes and then took a mood assessment test rated themselves with aggressive traits and aggressive actions shortly after playing.

Teachers of 600 8th and 9th graders, aged 13 to 15, said children who spent more time playing violent video games were more hostile than other children and more likely to argue with authority figures and other students.

The findings, presented at an annual meeting of American Psychological Association, prompted the group to adopt a resolution recommending that all violence be reduced in video games and interactive media marketed to children and youth.

"Additionally, the APA also encourages parents, educators and health care providers to help youth make more informed choices about which games to play," the Association said in a statement.
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MythicaL · Aug 20, 2005, 02:46 AM

Pfffttt

Tipstaff · Aug 20, 2005, 04:13 AM

Just f'ing great. You know Jack Thompson is going to be using this piece of research as ammo once he reads it.

Just great. Way to go, APA.

Demigod · Aug 20, 2005, 10:20 AM

There is just as much "evidance" to the contrary. Justas there was/is with film and tv

AttroPheed · Aug 20, 2005, 02:52 PM

What about the role that the type of parent that would allow their child to play violent video games in the first place plays in their child's behavior? It's amazing to me that we can't just chalk up shitty behavior in children to shitty parenting.

Studies are BS anyway. I could take a pile of money and make a study that proves that puppies cause cancer in native-americans if that was my agenda. Sadly the average human being is, apparently, anything but a skeptic.

Aug 20, 2005, 02:27 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 76	Video games linked to aggression in boys WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most studies done on violence and video games support the conclusion that violent video games can increase aggressive behavior in children and adolescents, especially boys, researchers said on Friday. An analysis of 20 years of research shows the effects can be both immediate and long-lasting. "The majority of the studies would suggest there are effects," said Jessica Nicoll of Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida, who worked on the study. One study showed that children who played a violent game for less than 10 minutes and then took a mood assessment test rated themselves with aggressive traits and aggressive actions shortly after playing. Teachers of 600 8th and 9th graders, aged 13 to 15, said children who spent more time playing violent video games were more hostile than other children and more likely to argue with authority figures and other students. The findings, presented at an annual meeting of American Psychological Association, prompted the group to adopt a resolution recommending that all violence be reduced in video games and interactive media marketed to children and youth. "Additionally, the APA also encourages parents, educators and health care providers to help youth make more informed choices about which games to play," the Association said in a statement. __________ Read More / Source: Reuters

Aug 20, 2005, 02:46 AM	#2
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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Toronto Posts: 5,693 Rep Power: 117 System Specs	Just f'ing great. You know Jack Thompson is going to be using this piece of research as ammo once he reads it. Just great. Way to go, APA. __________________ >><<

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AttroPheed DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Paris Posts: 386 Rep Power: 0	What about the role that the type of parent that would allow their child to play violent video games in the first place plays in their child's behavior? It's amazing to me that we can't just chalk up shitty behavior in children to shitty parenting. Studies are BS anyway. I could take a pile of money and make a study that proves that puppies cause cancer in native-americans if that was my agenda. Sadly the average human being is, apparently, anything but a skeptic. __________________ "Facts seldom interfere with belief." - James Randi "Where knowledge ends, superstition begins." - Some Guy "A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence." - David Hume [COLOR=red]Flying Spaghetti Is Lord!![/COLOR] My PC Stats

Aug 20, 2005, 10:20 AM	#4
Demigod DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 102 Rep Power: 0	There is just as much "evidance" to the contrary. Justas there was/is with film and tv