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Studies have shown no connection between video games and violent behavior. The American Psychological Association states that while there is a well-established link between violent video games and aggressive behaviors, attributing acts of violence to violent video gaming "is not scientifically sound." [1] [2]
A 2015 report from the American Psychological Association measured the effects of violent video games on aggression for both males and females. Results show that there is a correlation value of 0.2 in experimental, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies. [ 64 ]
Craig A. Anderson is an American professor and director at the Department of Psychology, Iowa State University in Ames. He obtained his PhD at Stanford University in 1980.. He has carried out influential research regarding the effects of violent video games on children, and reports for parents related to this.
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Video games are often seen as a possible cause to violent actions, notably in the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, but academic studies have yet to identify solid evidences linking violence in video games and violent behavior. The American Psychological Association stated, in 2015, that a correlation between the use of ...
A new study compared violent video game Google searches in all 50 states, to gauge whose players were the most "obsessed with" games, like Grand Theft Auto and Mortal Kombat.
Too much video game playing may cause vision problems. [11] Extensive viewing of the screen can cause eye strain, as the cornea, pupil, and iris are not intended for mass viewing sessions of electronic devices. Using video games for too long may also cause headaches, dizziness, and chances of vomiting from focusing on a screen.
As policy makers debate President Obama's gun control proposals, some have also begun to question the role of violent video games in shootings. The perpetrators of mass shootings, including the ...