Descriptor
| Aggression | 1 |
| Arousal Patterns | 1 |
| College Students | 1 |
| Comparative Analysis | 1 |
| Heart Rate | 1 |
| Hostility | 1 |
| Mass Media Effects | 1 |
| Models | 1 |
| Video Games | 1 |
| Violence | 1 |
| Virtual Reality | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Journal of Applied… | 1 |
Author
| Calvert, Sandra L. | 1 |
| Tan, Siu-Lan | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedCalvert, Sandra L.; Tan, Siu-Lan – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 1994
Compared to college students who only watched a violent virtual reality game, those who played the game exhibited a higher heart rate after the game, reported more dizziness and nausea during the game, and exhibited more aggressive thoughts on a posttest questionnaire. Results suggest support for arousal and cognitive, but not psychoanalytic,…
Descriptors: Aggression, Arousal Patterns, College Students, Comparative Analysis
