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

publication

Author: 

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

Game Platform: 

  • Multi-Platform

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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