Whether video game play affects social behavior is a topic of debate. Many argue that
aggression and hel** are affected by video game play, whereas this stance is disputed by …

Background Video gaming is an increasingly popular activity in contemporary society,
especially among young people, and video games are increasing in popularity not only as a …

Abstract The General Aggression Model (GAM) is a meta‐theory that considers the role of
personal and situational variables on aggressive behavior, ranging from the biological to the …

Linking back to, the present approach conceptualizes and empirically examines viewers'
parasocial interaction experience with a TV performer. Causes and outcomes of parasocial …

Based on the social-cognitive information processing model and the theory of normative
beliefs, this study tests if gamers normalise aggression in games, and whether these …

Background Using commercial off-the-shelf video games rather than custom-made computer
games could have several advantages for reducing stress and anxiety, including their low …

Media permeate our lives and are so omnipresent that we take them for granted and
overlook their impact. Mobile communication devices, the internet, and social networking …

Recent years have seen important advances in the study of video games, with many
scholars examining how video games impact emotional experiences of players. While this …

Many adolescents are exposed to violence in their schools, communities and homes.
Exposure to violence at high levels or across multiple contexts has been linked with …

Research Methods is an introduction to the importance of scientific research in everyday life
and uses familiar examples to keep students engaged. The text analyzes controversies in …