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Effects of playing versus watching violent video games on aggressiveness of children.
This was a study done to see the effects of playing a violent video game and watching a violent video game were similar. The study required some children to watch games then others to play them then there aggressiveness was recorded by looking at aggressive incidents that occurred after playing the game and through peers. the study concluded that in girls aggression was not increased and in boys aggressiveness was increased but only for a short time after the game was completed. -
Video Software Dealers Association v. Schwarzenegger.
the ninth circuit court of appeals decided that California's attempt to regulate the sale and distribution of violent video games was unconstitutional based on the first amendment of the constitution. the case they had did not have enough evidence to support that violent video games caused aggression In children. -
The influence of violent video games on aggressive and prosocial behavior.
A study was done to show if violent video games effect aggressive or social behavior. both solitary and cooperative games were used. the study showed that solitary games had no effect on aggressive or social behavior and that cooperative games could improve social behavior. -
Video games can reduce intergroup bias
A study was done to discover if playing videogames violent or otherwise reduces intergroup bias. In the study a group of Canadian played a violent video game with Americans. The game was specially picked to require the two groups to work together to get a ask done. the study concluded that even violent video games can serve as prejudice interventions.