There have been a number of terrible shooting incidents recently with young people being the perpetrator. Much of the discussion after these shootings has centered on whether playing violent video games makes kids more violent and more likely to hurt people.
What are the effects of video games on children?
The study was led by Douglas Gentile, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at Iowa State University and a renowned expert on the effects of media on children and adults. It showed that kids who repeatedly play violent video games learn to think in aggressive ways that can eventually influence their behavior.
What can parents do about violent video games?
Parents can help teens steer clear of potentially problematic games by purchasing others instead, and by encouraging friends and relatives who give games as gifts to do the same.
Is there a link between video games and aggressive behavior?
While some parents claim video games have no effect on their child, many experts warn about the harmful effects violent games can have on kids. The research on the link between video games and aggressive behavior in children has been mixed.
Do you blame video games for child violence?
While there are many people who blame video games for violence, most kids who do play violent video games never become violent. Over the past few years, the reputation of violent video games has been highly controversial.
How can violent video games really affect behavior?
Violent video games can also influence aggression in kids and teens behavior. In addition to behavioral issues, obsessive gaming-especially violent-can cause minor and major effects on one’s brain. To help this unaware issue there could be restrictions on the amount of violence a game contains.
Who are the researchers on violent video games?
Researchers Lavinia McLean and Mark Griffiths cataloged and reviewed numerous studies on the effects of violent gaming and concluded:
Why are so many people playing video games?
Playing video games has become a popular activity for people of all ages. Video gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry bringing in more money than movies and DVDs.
