ERIC Number: EJ866891
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1088-8691
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M-Rated Video Games and Aggressive or Problem Behavior among Young Adolescents
Olson, Cheryl K.; Kutner, Lawrence A.; Baer, Lee; Beresin, Eugene V.; Warner, Dorothy E.; Nicholi, Armand M., II
Applied Developmental Science, v13 n4 p188-198 2009
This research examined the potential relationship between adolescent problem behaviors and amount of time spent with violent electronic games. Survey data were collected from 1,254 7th and 8th grade students in two states. A "dose" of exposure to Mature-rated games was calculated using Entertainment Software Rating Board ratings of titles children reported playing "a lot in the past six months," and average days per week of video game play. Analyses were conducted using simultaneous logistic regression for binary outcome variables, and simultaneous multiple linear regression for continuous outcome variables, controlling for a series of potential confounders. M-rated game dose predicted greater risk for bullying (p less than 0.01) and physical fights (p less than 0.001), but not for delinquent behaviors or being a victim of bullies. When analyzed separately, these associations became weaker for boys and stronger for girls. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Video Games, Early Adolescents, Multiple Regression Analysis, Grade 8, Aggression, Behavior Problems, Grade 7, Correlation, Violence, Predictor Variables, Antisocial Behavior, Victims of Crime, Bullying, Gender Differences, Middle School Students, Delinquency
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 7; Grade 8; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania; South Carolina
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