022 - Research on Addiction and Aggression
Psychology of Video Games Podcast
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Challenges in Studying Video Game Effects on Behavior
The chapter delves into the complexities researchers face when conducting experiments on the effects of video games, particularly in relation to aggression. It discusses the challenges of setting up control groups and isolating specific factors like violence in gameplay, emphasizing the difficulty in attributing observed differences solely to video games. The chapter also explores unique research studies that manipulate game elements to study the impacts on player behavior and the ethical considerations in studying aggression in a laboratory setting.
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