Front Psychol March 2017 PMID 28337156

Lack of Evidence That Neural Empathic Responses Are Blunted in Excessive Users of Violent Video Games: An fMRI Study.

Gregor R Szycik, Bahram Mohammadi, Thomas F Münte, Bert T Te Wildt

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Discussions reflect a generally supportive stance toward the publication, with examples such as calls for reading the study and references to previous research challenging claims, which demonstrate moderate engagement. The tone varies from neutral to mildly skeptical, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based conclusions while challenging common misconceptions about violent video games and empathy.

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Most discussions agree with the research findings that there is no solid evidence linking violent video games to reduced empathy or increased violence.

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Posts show moderate interest, with some urging readers to examine the study and referencing previous research, indicating curiosity but not intense fascination.

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Several comments challenge assumptions, cite specific studies, or call for reading and understanding the research, reflecting thoughtful engagement.

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While some posts emphasize the importance of evidence and scientific validation, others dismiss persistent myths, resulting in a neutral to modest impact overall.

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Ashe
@ladyinsanity · X

It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers that include actual research on video games regarding violence & aggression 1) https://t.co/qSzHJf2pfK 2) https://t.co/A1nhPAkKNl 3) https://t.co/WRMB1L77fe https://t.co/M1XwQeV3l9

Aug 4, 2019 · 24 likes · 14 shares · 12,035 followers View post →
Manfred Schmid
@fredschmid · X

@grimmse Gibt es Zahlen zu Ihrer Annahme, dass die Empathiefähigkeit sinkt? Eine Studie aus 2017 legt das zB nicht nahe. https://t.co/eth081PkI4

Jul 29, 2019 · 12 likes · 3,924 followers View post →
Lic. Tonoto
@AlfaroElSincero · X

Que decepción que el gobierno tome una escapatoria tan sencilla. Cuando más de una vez se ha probado que los videojuegos no hacen violentos a los jugadores (dejo link a un estudio https://t.co/FsO0aBUA74). ¿Por qué me molesta? Porque nadie culpa a la narcocultura mexicana.

Jan 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 81 followers View post →
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@Macnotes · X

@PhilGrafe @TobinatorLP Er hat bestimmt einen Experten aus Hannover gefragt. ^--^ Nur das wurde ja schon 2017 widerlegt. https://t.co/w6BDgXkyi4

Jul 4, 2023 · 5,649 followers View post →
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@carpasqueen · X

@Roni47960572 @kol_guy @mshkon76 @ErelSegal 1. מחקר של אוני׳ אוקספורד שפורסם באחד העיתונים החשובים בבריטניה https://t.co/LPY5XvB4s3 2. מאמר מאתר Frontiers in psychology https://t.co/niBtfivsLf מקורות מעט יותר מוסמכים מוואינט לפני 15 שנים

Jun 6, 2020 · 951 followers View post →
Dredgen SinT4x
@Hyp3rSint4x · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 879 followers View post →

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@DEFAULT_MERCH · X

@DanielGregg @GrimisS @Fightincowboy After hearing , the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities got involved in the development of Assassin's Creed Origins. I can't find where I read this info at release, so I'll give you that. Many studies do not support the idea that games cause these issues https://t.co/qxvzlZCaee

Mar 22, 2025 · 17 followers View post →
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@Macnotes · X

@PhilGrafe @TobinatorLP Er hat bestimmt einen Experten aus Hannover gefragt. ^--^ Nur das wurde ja schon 2017 widerlegt. https://t.co/w6BDgXkyi4

Jul 4, 2023 · 5,649 followers View post →
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@domycustomessay · X

Summary and critique of “Lack of Evidence That Neural Empathic Responses Are Blunted in Excessive Users of Violent Video https://t.co/JwtxbtNoad

Feb 24, 2022 · 245 followers View post →
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@carpasqueen · X

@Roni47960572 @kol_guy @mshkon76 @ErelSegal 1. מחקר של אוני׳ אוקספורד שפורסם באחד העיתונים החשובים בבריטניה https://t.co/LPY5XvB4s3 2. מאמר מאתר Frontiers in psychology https://t.co/niBtfivsLf מקורות מעט יותר מוסמכים מוואינט לפני 15 שנים

Jun 6, 2020 · 951 followers View post →
Lic. Tonoto
@AlfaroElSincero · X

Que decepción que el gobierno tome una escapatoria tan sencilla. Cuando más de una vez se ha probado que los videojuegos no hacen violentos a los jugadores (dejo link a un estudio https://t.co/FsO0aBUA74). ¿Por qué me molesta? Porque nadie culpa a la narcocultura mexicana.

Jan 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 81 followers View post →
Oliasis
@Oliasis1 · X

@corust_ @lovebights https://t.co/8g4t8r2W0S https://t.co/hDigdWGIAB

Sep 27, 2019 · 118 followers View post →
Quelqun23
@Quelqun23 · X

https://t.co/2ACe30TBrf C'est quand même incroyable qu'on en arrive a là .. https://t.co/K3WP6isgvV

Aug 15, 2019 · 41 followers View post →
Richard W. Byers
@RichardWByers · X

@IAweofgod @BenDover096682 @CharlieDaniels Except that theory has been extensively tested and proven wrong. It is human nature to look for excuses. Some people are broken. That is why with 166 million gamers out there in the US we don't have an epidemic. https://t.co/MAJGF4VqsU https://t.co/UfptHeSrVm

Aug 11, 2019 · 462 followers View post →
Bud Foltyn
@BFoltyn7 · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 7, 2019 · 14 shares · 830 followers View post →
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@Jaconian · X

@WISCTV_News3 And here's some reading for you: https://t.co/EjgYVAljTt

Aug 5, 2019 · 166 followers View post →
Marissa
@Issa1875 · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 4 followers View post →
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@KLClarion · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 98 followers View post →
Chud
@oculasorbus · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 171 followers View post →
VixVamp
@VixVamp · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 23 followers View post →
DeathByRay777
@Garrus_Snipes · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 185 followers View post →
Amanda Goodale
@Amandaclysm · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 30 followers View post →
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@zoefblaf · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 130 followers View post →
Owen Galvin
@manicscarecrow · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 41 followers View post →
Chrya
@LadyChrya · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 139 followers View post →
Dredgen SinT4x
@Hyp3rSint4x · X

RT @ladyinsanity: It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers th…

Aug 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 879 followers View post →
Ashe
@ladyinsanity.bsky.social · Bluesky

http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-02-13-violent-video-games-found-not-be-associated-adolescent-aggression# 2) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00174/full 3) https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/08/violent-video-games

Aug 4, 2019 View post →
Ashe
@ladyinsanity · X

It's preaching to the choir if I said video games do not incite violence Instead, here's links to share w/ non-gamers that include actual research on video games regarding violence & aggression 1) https://t.co/qSzHJf2pfK 2) https://t.co/A1nhPAkKNl 3) https://t.co/WRMB1L77fe https://t.co/M1XwQeV3l9

Aug 4, 2019 · 24 likes · 14 shares · 12,035 followers View post →
ABER–SllG
@AberSiig · X

@mayor_margo You will find the published study at the following link. PLEASE read this article. I urge you to please read it and further your own questionable research. https://t.co/mCLmeHbCfB (C

Aug 4, 2019 · 32 followers View post →
Manfred Schmid
@fredschmid · X

@grimmse Gibt es Zahlen zu Ihrer Annahme, dass die Empathiefähigkeit sinkt? Eine Studie aus 2017 legt das zB nicht nahe. https://t.co/eth081PkI4

Jul 29, 2019 · 12 likes · 3,924 followers View post →
Samir S. Ali, MD
@DrSAli78 · X

Again, no evidence to support the claim of long term effects on violent video game (VVG) users. https://t.co/MRAxZo6bRz https://t.co/dFXuImzjgW

Mar 17, 2019 · 635 followers View post →