Effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, physiological arousal, and prosocial behavior: A meta-analytic review of the scientific literature

April 5, 2016

Author/s:

Anderson, C. A. ; Bushman, B. J.

Citation:

Anderson, C. A., & Bushman, B. J. (2001). Effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, physiological arousal, and prosocial behavior: A meta-analytic review of the scientific literature. Psychological Science, 12(5), 353-359.

Keywords:

aggression; children; television; violence; young adults

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality; Cognition

Target Population:

Children; Young Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Article Type

publication