Citation

Olson CK. Acad. Psychiatry 2004; 28(2): 144-150.

Affiliation

Hospital Department of Psychiatry, 271 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452-8403, USA. Cheryl_olson@hms.harvard.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, American Psychiatric Publishing)

DOI

10.1176/appi.ap.28.2.144

PMID

15298868

Abstract

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 beliefs that support aggression, as well
as how effects may vary by child characteristics and types of games. There is also a need for research
on the potential benefits of violent games for some children and adults.

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