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Direct linkOlson, Cheryl K. – Academic Psychiatry, 2004
Objective: Contrary to media headlines and public perceptions, there is little evidence of a substantial link between exposure to violent interactive games and serious real-life violence or crime. Conclusion: Further research is needed on whether violent games may affect less dramatic but real concerns such as bullying, fighting, or attitudes and…
Descriptors: Violence, Mass Media Effects, Youth, Social Science Research
