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Psychol Bull March 2010 PMID 20192553

Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior in eastern and western countries: a meta-analytic review.

Craig A Anderson, Akiko Shibuya, Nobuko Ihori, Edward L Swing, Brad J Bushman, Akira Sakamoto, Hannah R Rothstein, Muniba Saleem

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The discussions demonstrate strong support for the research, with users referencing the comprehensive 2010 meta-analysis titled 'Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior,' which is described as a robust, cross-cultural study. Words like 'causal risk factor' and phrases such as 'plenty of studies confirming' show deep engagement and the importance attributed to these findings. The tone is serious and evidence-based, emphasizing the societal implications of violent gaming behavior.

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Most discussions support the conclusion that violent video games contribute to aggression and reduce empathy, citing the 2010 meta-analysis as key evidence.

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  • This meta-analysis found that violent video games have significant effects across multiple areas, including increasing aggression, aggressive thoughts, and feelings, while reducing empathy and prosocial behavior, with these effects consistent across different research designs and cultural contexts.
  • The study used strict methodological criteria, considered cross-cultural differences like between Japan and Western countries, and analyzed data over time, strengthening the validity of the conclusions.
  • Overall, exposure to violent video games is identified as a causal risk factor for negative social behaviors, and the findings are robust with little bias, although some variation exists based on research design and measurement methods.]
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@szadkowski_m @Vanessa_Lalo @MarieTelling Bjr, il y a quand même quelques études qui évoquent un impact jeux vidéo/desensibilisation. D’autre part, si jouer des heures à des jeux violents n’a aucun impact, Pavlov aurait donc tord ? https://t.co/xCd9GYP6YH

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@TheCitizen1 "Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior in Eastern and Western countries" (2010) as proof. Where there are two issues: 1) It is again old. It seems "anti-game" studies are mostly about a decade or older. 7/n

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@Shi4ni Lieberman eventually responded with a single study to support her case as of February 14, 2011: "Violent Video Game Effects on Aggression, Empathy, and Prosocial Behavior in Eastern and Western Countries: A Meta-Analytic Review".[11]

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@PaulChaloner I did a lit review on this recently. Here is a longitudinal study that shows an effect: https://t.co/BjkDuEg9Cn. Here is one looking at the neurological effects: https://t.co/zSupGzd5BU. Here is a meta-analysis concluding an effect: https://t.co/sO7bVhjvMk. 10.1037/a0018251

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@bitacorabeagle · X

A corto y largo plazo, el visionado de contenido violento favorece la aparición de actitudes agresivas, tanto en niños como en adultos https://t.co/Q3esVnCOrl https://t.co/Ad5AzgMrlA https://t.co/OU6P3YetJl https://t.co/dYWStHXJq6

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Psychol Bull. 2010 Mar;136(2):151-73. doi: 10.1037/a0018251. PMID: 20192553.

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Vitor_Mascarenhas
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Referências bibliográficas: Anderson CA, Shibuya A, Ihori N, Swing EL, Bushman BJ, Sakamoto A, Rothstein HR, Saleem M. Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior in eastern and western countries: a meta-analytic review.

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Laurence C
@ConciergerieMkg · X

@szadkowski_m @Vanessa_Lalo @MarieTelling Bjr, il y a quand même quelques études qui évoquent un impact jeux vidéo/desensibilisation. D’autre part, si jouer des heures à des jeux violents n’a aucun impact, Pavlov aurait donc tord ? https://t.co/xCd9GYP6YH

Jul 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 282 followers View post →
007morf
@007morf · X

Раніше в 2010 дослідили великі вибірки людей і шото супервеликого ефекту не виявили

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Thiago Marcondes
@thiagoaamarc · X

@felipeneto “The evidence strongly suggests that exposure to violent video games is a causal risk factor for increased aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, and aggressive affect and for decreased empathy and prosocial behavior.” https://t.co/yBw4O39KGk

Apr 19, 2023 · 380 followers View post →
Anselme Boussuge
@anselmeboussuge · X

@psychochomage Ceux ayant des troubles ainsi que favorise la sédentarité, les comportements asociaux etc. La Meta analyse la plus complète sur le sujet est la suivante : https://t.co/RKeTEIwFUg

Feb 24, 2023 · 1,392 followers View post →
Nisansa de Silva
@NisansaDdS · X

@TheCitizen1 "Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior in Eastern and Western countries" (2010) as proof. Where there are two issues: 1) It is again old. It seems "anti-game" studies are mostly about a decade or older. 7/n

Feb 17, 2023 · 1 like · 6,302 followers View post →
Bx
@bx_on_x · X

@loftipixels I can keep linking but suffice it to say there are plenty of studies on this. The big question is, do you admit it to yourself or keep denying it based on your internal bias? https://t.co/iquFiB6smH

Jan 15, 2023 · 77,858 followers View post →
Suzette Dexter
@SuzetteDexter · X

@Shi4ni Lieberman eventually responded with a single study to support her case as of February 14, 2011: "Violent Video Game Effects on Aggression, Empathy, and Prosocial Behavior in Eastern and Western Countries: A Meta-Analytic Review".[11]

Dec 11, 2022 · 1 like · 368 followers View post →
leverage.vc
@LeverageVc · X

It is broadly assumed that gaming is detrimental to mental wellbeing. One 2010 paper went so far as to claim that “exposure to violent video games is a causal risk factor for increased aggressive behavior” etc. No small accusation.https://t.co/wQsmj8obIO.

Aug 9, 2022 · 144 followers View post →
Reynardi Larope Sutanto
@reynardisutanto · X

https://t.co/Obx1HYkdh5 https://t.co/1fqIct4yiw Kaget juga gw ternyata asumsi ini didukung riset. Eksposur ke kekerasan (salah 1 nya via game) memang bikin kekerasan Tapi ya susah juga dilarangnya. Bukan cuma game, nanti film, komik, bahkan cerita pewayangan bisa disensor semua https://t.co/SIBj2Q8qtK

Apr 6, 2022 · 280 followers View post →
yann leroux
@yannleroux · X

1) Anderson, C. A., Shibuya, A., Ihori, N., Swing, E. L., Bushman, B. J., Sakamoto, A., et al. (2010). Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior in Eastern and Western countries: a meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 136(2), 151–173.

Aug 30, 2021 · 12,984 followers View post →
Corporate Imperialism
@DoIt4TheMoney__ · X

@TiaTruths @Now_Being_Laura @graceelavery There are plenty of studies confirming a positive correlation between consuming video games & exhibiting aggressive behaviour: https://t.co/jNlydcGirj https://t.co/IrkffPovgR https://t.co/d8s5DrAJYP https://t.co/FU95tre2dh https://t.co/iFunWKiT5b https://t.co/GcEKhE7G1Y

Mar 19, 2021 · 20 followers View post →
lex
@case0fyou · X

@CJFerguson1111 @carolineframke https://t.co/qYNEc3lenn https://t.co/2NzaImeeqJ https://t.co/d5WK3MRnUU What?

Mar 17, 2021 · 107 followers View post →
not very serious
@JamieTheBreen · X

@PaulChaloner I did a lit review on this recently. Here is a longitudinal study that shows an effect: https://t.co/BjkDuEg9Cn. Here is one looking at the neurological effects: https://t.co/zSupGzd5BU. Here is a meta-analysis concluding an effect: https://t.co/sO7bVhjvMk. 10.1037/a0018251

Mar 15, 2019 · 1 like · 158 followers View post →