Computer games and violence studies

In addition, it might be much better provided that dependent variables could simultaneously be measured together in a multivariate model. Conflicts of Interest.

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Abstract Background Today, due to developing communicative technologies, computer games and other audio-visual media as social phenomena, are very attractive and have a great effect on children and adolescents. Methods This was a descriptive-correlative study on randomly chosen male guidance school students.

Conclusion Computer games lead to anxiety, depression, withdrawal, rule-breaking behavior, aggression, and social problems in adolescents. Keywords: Computer games, Social behavior, Adolescents. Introduction Behavioral problems are prevalent and debilitating disorders for teachers, families, and the very children and adolescents causing many issues, which are associated with high rates of social problems.

Methods This was a descriptive- correlative study in which the study population included all the male guidance school students in Kerman, Iran, in Results The results showed that students Table 1 Hours spent on computer games per day. Hours per day Frequency Percentage Less than half an hour 21 5. Open in a separate window. Table 2 Coefficients of the regression equation using computer games with behavior problems. Dependent variable: Behavioral problems.

Table 3 Regression coefficients of the computer game with components of behavioral problems. Discussion Computer games are one of the most exciting activities of human beings in the 20th century. Footnotes Conflicts of Interest The Authors have no conflict of interest. Besharat MA, Najafi M. Journal of Cilinical Psycholgy. Prevalence of behavioral problems among school children of Tehran. Research on Exceptional Children. Social skills and problem behaviour of children with different cognitive styles who attend preschool education.

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Other research suggests that boys are more likely to use violent video games, and play them more frequently, than girls. Given how common these games are, it is small wonder that mental health clinicians often find themselves fielding questions from parents who are worried about the impact of violent video games on their children.

But other researchers have questioned the validity or applicability of much of the research supporting this view. They argue that most youths are not affected by violent video games. What both sides of this debate agree on is that it is possible for parents to take steps that limit the possible negative effects of video games.

Much of the research on violent video game use relies on measures to assess aggression that don't correlate with real-world violence. Some studies are observational and don't prove cause and effect. Federal crime statistics suggest that serious violent crimes among youths have decreased since , even as video game sales have soared.

Parents can protect children from potential harm by limiting use of video games and taking other common-sense precautions. In its most recent policy statement on media violence, which includes discussion of video games as well as television, movies, and music, the AAP cites studies that link exposure to violence in the media with aggression and violent behavior in youths.

The AAP policy describes violent video games as one of many influences on behavior, noting that many children's television shows and movies also contain violent scenes. But the authors believe that video games are particularly harmful because they are interactive and encourage role-playing. As such, the authors fear that these games may serve as virtual rehearsals for actual violence.

These organizations express concern that exposure to aggressive behavior or violence in video games and other media may, over time, desensitize youths by numbing them emotionally, cause nightmares and sleep problems, impair school performance, and lead to aggressive behavior and bullying. A report of the U. Surgeon General on the topic of youth violence made a similar judgment. Some meta-analyses of the literature — reviewing psychological research studies and large observational studies — have found an association between violent video games and increased aggressive thinking and behavior in youths.

And some casual observers go further, assuming that tragic school shootings prove a link between such games and real-world aggression. In recent years, however, other researchers have challenged the popular view that violent video games are harmful. Several of them contributed papers to a special issue of the Review of General Psychology , published in June by the American Psychological Association. In one paper, Dr. He also cited data from federal criminal justice agencies showing that serious violent crimes among youths have decreased since , even as video game sales have soared.

Other researchers have challenged the association between violent video game use and school shootings, noting that most of the young perpetrators had personality traits, such as anger, psychosis, and aggression, that were apparent before the shootings and predisposed them to violence.

Many computer games only offer an arena of weapons, killings, kicking, stabbing, and shootings that kids become so addicted to. Games like this can sometimes confuse reality and fantasy and may influence someone in doing something because they seen it done in a computer game.

They have been seen as negatively affecting the players in terms of lack of social skills, inefficiency, obesity and laziness. After all, all violent computer games have a few things in common.

They all involve a constant hurting and killing of others. Instead of being punished players are actually rewarded with different achievements in the game Olson Although there are many disadvantages, playing computer games have advantages too. Even though computer games have always been infamous for their anti-social aspect and the violence that is shown in them, for example, it may enhance a child's motor coordination.

It also allows the ability for kids to think quickly and analyze certain situations. These games are actually used in military training to help soldiers become used to the process of harming others Griffiths. Computer games also introduce children to computer technology. It can give them practice in following directions as well as problem solving and logic. We always look for the negative views first in everything we do and miss on the positive effects of computer games. The negativities brought in by computer games are due to no restrictions in which the player plays.

Computer games are popular among children and the youngsters of America. Children with an inferiority complex, lack of self-confidence are seen to be gaining help from playing computer games. Computer games have also been included in the therapy for children with such psychological problems.