Brain Imaging Behav June 2017 PMID 27086318

Excessive users of violent video games do not show emotional desensitization: an fMRI study.

Gregor R Szycik, Bahram Mohammadi, Maria Hake, Jonas Kneer, Amir Samii, Thomas F Münte, Bert T Te Wildt

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Peak: 1 in Jun 2019
across 4 sources since Jun 2019

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally supportive attitude towards the findings, citing phrases like 'scientific study' and 'no impact on aggression,' which demonstrate an appreciation for scientific evidence. The tone remains informational and somewhat casual, with mentions of mental health and social issues, indicating moderate engagement and recognition of potential implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the findings of the publication, emphasizing that excessive violent gaming does not lead to emotional desensitization.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some referencing scientific studies and considering implications for mental health and behavior.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The discussions are somewhat superficial, with limited deep analysis or debate about methodology or broader consequences.

ImpactModerate impact

The shared content suggests the findings could influence perceptions about violence and video games, but the overall engagement indicates moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether excessive violent video game use leads to emotional desensitization by examining brain activity in response to emotional images.
  • Contrary to expectations, both groups—excessive users and controls—showed similar brain responses to positive, negative, and neutral images, even at lower statistical thresholds.
  • These findings suggest that long-term excessive playing of violent video games does not necessarily cause emotional desensitization in emotion-related brain regions.]

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Xero Phyte -
@Xero_Phyte · X

@Barbidurlevrai @Astro_Geek2 @astropierre un article scientifique sur le jeu video et la santé mentale de 2018 : https://t.co/j4luS01axs une étude qui prouve que les joueurs excessifs de jeux violents n'a pas d'impact sur leur agressivité ou de désensibilisation émotionnelle : https://t.co/23643ofyvX

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 990 followers View post →
Komrade J
@punishedkomrade · X

RT @DegenRolf: Excessive use of violent video games doesn't leave marks of emotional numbing in the brain. https://t.co/iDBGuQlwnA https://…

Jun 3, 2019 · 21 shares · 1,181 followers View post →

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@_awesome_sar · X

If you still think video games cause violence please read this article https://t.co/hT47j6k2rM P.s: but imma tell you why gamers rage; Stupid teammates, bad connections and cheaters.

Nov 4, 2023 · 283 followers View post →
Xero Phyte -
@Xero_Phyte · X

@Barbidurlevrai @Astro_Geek2 @astropierre un article scientifique sur le jeu video et la santé mentale de 2018 : https://t.co/j4luS01axs une étude qui prouve que les joueurs excessifs de jeux violents n'a pas d'impact sur leur agressivité ou de désensibilisation émotionnelle : https://t.co/23643ofyvX

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 990 followers View post →
Komrade J
@punishedkomrade · X

RT @DegenRolf: Excessive use of violent video games doesn't leave marks of emotional numbing in the brain. https://t.co/iDBGuQlwnA https://…

Jun 3, 2019 · 21 shares · 1,181 followers View post →
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News

Brain Imaging Behav., 9(3), 461–471. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11682-015-9391-7 ... Assess., 38(4), 590–599. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-016-9549-7

Dec 17, 2025 View →
New study uses fMRI technology to investigate the effects of violent ...
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20 votes, 18 comments. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11682-016-9549-y They tried to examine the hypothesis that playing violent ...

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