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Violent Video Games
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(link) Wednesday, 1-December-2010 14:52:06 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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The Attorney-General’s Department has released their review of research into whether violent computer games and violent behaviour are linked.
This analysis of the available literature shows that:- there is no conclusive evidence that violent computer games have a greater impact on players than other violent media, such as movies or music videos
- there is stronger evidence of short-term effects from violent computer games, than long-term effects
- some research finds that violent computer games are a small risk factor in aggressive behaviour over the short term, but these studies do not thoroughly explore other factors such as aggressive personality, family and peer influence and socio-economic status.
The introduction of an R18+ classification for video games will be discussed at the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Canberra on Friday 10 December.
More info and the full review here. Discussion continues in this thread.
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