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Gamers with a preference for violent games tend to display higher levels of verbal aggression and hostility but not higher levels of physical aggression, according to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology. Interestingly, while narcissistic traits were linked to aggressive behaviors, the choice of video games didn’t mediate the relationship between personality traits and aggression, suggesting both personality and game choice independently contribute to aggressive tendencies.
Video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment in today’s digital age. With an array of gaming genres available, from action-packed shooters to peaceful simulations, individuals have diverse options to satisfy their gaming preferences. However, questions about whether certain video games, particularly violent ones, might contribute to aggressive behavior have loomed for years.
Research on the impact of video games on aggression has yielded mixed results over the years. Some studies suggested that violent video games might be linked to aggressive thoughts and behaviors, while others found no substantial evidence of this connection.
Given the ongoing debate and the potential influence of personality traits on our behavior, the researchers set out to explore this complex relationship. They wanted to determine whether the types of video games people choose to play are related to their levels of narcissism and self-esteem, and whether this, in turn, affects their aggression levels.
Video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment in today’s digital age. With an array of gaming genres available, from action-packed shooters to peaceful simulations, individuals have diverse options to satisfy their gaming preferences. However, questions about whether certain video games, particularly violent ones, might contribute to aggressive behavior have loomed for years.
Research on the impact of video games on aggression has yielded mixed results over the years. Some studies suggested that violent video games might be linked to aggressive thoughts and behaviors, while others found no substantial evidence of this connection.
Given the ongoing debate and the potential influence of personality traits on our behavior, the researchers set out to explore this complex relationship. They wanted to determine whether the types of video games people choose to play are related to their levels of narcissism and self-esteem, and whether this, in turn, affects their aggression levels.
Violent video games linked to verbal aggression and hostility but not physical aggression
Violent video games are linked to higher levels of verbal aggression and hostility but not physical aggression, with narcissistic traits also correlating with aggressive behaviors, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychology. The research emphasizes that personality traits and game...
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