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Zero to Six: Electronic Media in the Lives of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Author/s:

Rideout, V. ; Vandewater, E. ; Wartella, E.

Citation:

Rideout, V., Vandewater, E., & Wartella, E. (2003). Zero to Six: Electronic Media in the Lives of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. The Henry J. Kaiser Foundation Report, Menlo Park, CA. 

Keywords:

infants; media; preschool; television; toddlers; young children

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Young Children

Publication Type:

Report

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Electronic technology and rehabilitation: A computerized simulation game for youthful offenders

Author/s:

Resnick, H.

Citation:

 

Resnick, H. (1986). Electronic technology and rehabilitation: A computerized simulation game for youthful offenders. Simulation & Gaming, 17(4),460-466.

Keywords:

adolescents; antisocial; pc; rehabilitation; simulation; teens

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Total energy intake, adolescent discretionary behaviors and the energy gap

Author/s:

Gortmaker, S. L.; Sonneville, K. R.

Citation:

Sonneville, K. R., & Gortmaker, S. L. (2008). Total energy intake, adolescent discretionary behaviors and the energy gap. International Journal of Obesity, 32(S6), S19-S27.

Keywords:

adolescents; game play; media; physical activity; teens; television; tweens

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality; Exercise and Fitness; Obesity and Weight Loss

Target Population:

Pre-Teens; Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Beyond self-selection in video game play: An experimental examination of the consequences of massively multiplayer online role-playing game play

Author/s:

Smyth, J. M.

Citation:

 

Smyth, J. M. (2007). Beyond self-selection in video game play: An experimental examination of the consequences of massively multiplayer online role-playing game play. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 10(5), 717-721.

Keywords:

adolescents; adults; game play; mmog; online; pc; sleep; teens; young adults

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality; Cognition

Target Population:

Adults; Teens; Young Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Negative correlates of computer game play in adolescents

Author/s:

Colwell, J. ; Payne, J.

Citation:

Colwell, J., & Payne, J. (2000). Negative correlates of computer game play in adolescents. British Journal of Psychology, 91(3), 295-310.

Keywords:

adolescents; aggression; game play; gender; self-esteem; teens; tweens

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality; Social Issues and Skills

Target Population:

Pre-Teens; Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Video games and school performance

Author/s:

Harris, M. B. ; Williams, R.

Citation:

Harris, M. B., & Williams, R. (1985). Video games and school performance. Education, 105(3), 306-309.

Keywords:

academic performance; adolescents; gender; motivation; teens

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Effects of reducing children's television and video game use on aggressive behavior: A randomized controlled trial

Author/s:

Haydel, K. F. ; Navracruz, L. C. ; Robinson, T. N. ; Varady, A.; Wilde, M. L.

Citation:

 

Robinson, T. N., Wilde, M. L., Navracruz, L. C., Haydel, K. F., & Varady, A. (2001). Effects of reducing children's television and video game use on aggressive behavior: A randomized controlled trial.Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 155(1), 17-23.

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The gray haired gaming generation: Findings from an explorative interview study on older computer gamers

Author/s:

Grueninger, H. ; Quandt, T. ; Wimmer, J.

Citation:

 

Quandt, T., Grueninger, H., & Wimmer, J. (2009). The gray haired gaming generation: Findings from an explorative interview study on older computer gamers. Games and Culture, 4(1), 27-46.

Keywords:

adults; culture; game play; gerontology; pc; seniors; social gaming

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Adults; Seniors

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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