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The effects of playing video games on well-being seem to depend largely on why and how an individual chooses to partake. More
Games Can Be Good – When You Play for the Right Reasons
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Differing conclusions on the link between video games and aggression may come down to how research teams interpret and report their statistical analyses, rather than the underlying data. More
More Common Ground Than Conflict in Video Game Data
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A large data analysis shows only minimal impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior, but scientists say they need better measures to confirm those findings. More
Researchers Delve Into Data on Video Games and Aggression in Kids
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Many people speculate that individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be more susceptible to emotionally arousing content found in violent video games, but research suggests the opposite. More
Video Game Violence Doesn’t Boost Aggression Among Adults with Autism
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Research reveals unequivocal evidence that exposure to media violence increases the likelihood of aggressive and violent behavior in both immediate and long-term contexts. More
Does Onscreen Violence Beget Real-World Violence?
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Organizations and associations have issued statements about the effects of media exposure, but many such statements do not accurately reflect the available scientific evidence, researchers find. More
Policy Statements on the Effects of Media Overlook Scientific Complexity
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Media and video games that portray cooperation and caring have a positive influence on behavior, a cross-cultural study shows. More
Prosocial Media Linked With Empathy Across Cultures