Video Games and Violence

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

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
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

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
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

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
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?

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
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

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
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

Media and video games that portray cooperation and caring have a positive influence on behavior, a cross-cultural study shows. More