Saturday, April 17, 2010

Do violent video games affect the way in which children behave?

For my Media A-Level final exam I have been asked to conduct various research methods which will help me gain information on my research question, "Do violent video games affect the way in which children behave?" One of my research methods is this forum. So I would appreciate it if you can answer my question. Thank You.

Do violent video games affect the way in which children behave?
No, recently an article came up on the front page of Yahoo.com, some Harvard Med students found in their studies that violent video games do not provoke violence. Rather, violent kids in nature are attracted to the violent games.
Reply:Yes certainly. Video games is one of the powerful media especially when it comes to children. They spend hours playing video games. They imagine their favorite game character and try to imitate in real lives. This could be really dangerous causing harm to others. parents should be aware of the quality of games their children play
Reply:If you are asking if they will act more violent, thats a no. They know it is just a game and they are not going to pull out an assult rifle in real life.





But if you mean different in any aspects, they might have a more active temper if they loose alot, and eyes might be damaged from playing to close to the screen too much.
Reply:Yes. When my niece and nephews were visiting they found one of my Mortal Kombats for the 360. After watching the beginning movie one of them start imitating one of the moves. I went downstairs, a few minutes later I heard one of them start crying. Someone hit someone, don't know if it was cause of the game. I made them turn the game off. They ranged ages 5-11 i think.
Reply:sure but its up to the person and parents to destinguish real life from fiction.


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