Psychological Development and Education ›› 2008, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (2): 108-112.

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Effects of Violent Video Games on Aggressive Thoughts,Feelings,and Behavior

LI Jing-jie1, ZHANG Wei2, ZHEN Shuang-ju2, LIANG Juan3, ZHANG Cong2   

  1. 1. Department of Humanities, Guangdong Peizheng College, Guangzhou 510830;
    2. School of Education Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631;
    3. School of Engineering, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou 510640
  • Online:2008-04-15 Published:2008-04-15

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Abstract: Based on a 3×2×2 between-subjects-designed experiment, it is intended to explored the influence of violent video games, trait aggression and the sex on aggressive thoughts, aggressive feelings, and aggressive behavior in 75 college students. The results showed as follows: (1) Violent video games had significant influence on aggressive behavior. (2) Violent video games showed non-significant influence on aggressive feelings. (3) Violent video games increased aggressive thoughts. Man reported more aggressive thoughts than woman. A three-way interaction on aggressive thoughts was significant.

Key words: violent video games, aggressive behavior, aggressive feelings, aggressive thoughts

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