Modeling outcomes of violent video game play: Applying mental models and model matching to explain the relationship between user differences, game characteristics, enjoyment, and aggressive intentions

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 442-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rory McGloin ◽  
Kirstie M. Farrar ◽  
Marina Krcmar ◽  
Suji Park ◽  
Joshua Fishlock
Keyword(s):  
Mental Models ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Model Matching ◽  
Game Play ◽  
Video Game Play ◽  
Violent Video Game ◽  
The Relationship

The Police Officer’s Dilemma

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88
Author(s):  
Tobias Greitemeyer
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
Game Play ◽  
Video Game Play ◽  
Perceptual Skills ◽  
Violent Video Game ◽  
First Person Shooter ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Correll and colleagues ( Correll, Park, Judd, & Wittenbrink, 2002 ) developed a first-person shooter task that simulates the police officer’s dilemma of whether to shoot or not a target that may present lethal danger. The present study examined the relationship between habitual violent video game play and responses in this shooting paradigm. Habitual violent video game play has been shown to increase the accessibility of aggressive thoughts. Previous research also demonstrated that action video game play has a positive impact on perceptual skills. Hence, it was hypothesized that players of violent video games would be more likely to mistakenly shoot a target and exhibit shorter reaction times in the shooting task. Results revealed that reaction times, but not error rates, were significantly associated with habitual violent video game play. These findings suggest that habitual violent video game play may have a positive impact on overall processing skills without limiting accuracy.

A longitudinal study of the association between violent video game play and aggression among adolescents.

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 1044-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teena Willoughby ◽  
Paul J. C. Adachi ◽  
Marie Good
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Game Play ◽  
Video Game Play ◽  
Violent Video Game

Exploring the Effects of Violent Video Games on Healthcare Trainees

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 653-665
Author(s):  
Karlie A. Krause ◽  
Chelsie Smyth ◽  
Kate L. Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Personal Distress ◽  
Game Play ◽  
Violent Video Games ◽  
Video Game Play ◽  
Violent Video Game ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Distress Scale

Background. The prevalence of video game play has continued to increase. Previous literature has suggested negative emotional consequences related to violent video game play, such as an increase in aggression and decrease in empathy. Healthcare providers require high levels of empathy to effectively work with patients. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of video games on empathy on a sample of graduate-level healthcare trainees. Methods. A sample of 81 students on a healthcare campus completed a 30-item survey assessing video game habits and empathy levels. Participants were then placed into two groups (violent and non-violent) based on the amount of video game violence they are exposed to. Results. The results revealed no differences between healthcare trainees on overall empathy. A follow-up analysis examining individual subscales that comprise the overall empathy score, indicated the violent video game players had lower scores on the Personal Distress scale. Conclusion. Findings suggest that healthcare trainees who play violent video games do not experience decreased Empathic Concern or Perspective Taking, compared to individuals who do not play violent games. However, healthcare trainees who play violent video games indicated lower levels of Personal Distress. Given the intensity in healthcare settings, findings suggest violent video game play may be adaptive to healthcare trainees, as lower personal distress can lead to better decision-making and potentially prevent burnout. Further research is necessary to determine the role of video game play in healthcare professionals.

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