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The Hitman Study: Violent Video Game Exposure Effects on Aggressive Behavior, Hostile Feelings, and Depression

Ferguson, Christopher J., Rueda, Stephanie M.·2010·European Psychologist
DOI 10.1027/1016-9040/a000010
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This article explores commonly discussed theories of violent video game effects: the social learning, mood management, and catharsis hypotheses. An experimental study was carried out to examine violent video game effects. In this study, 103 young adults were given a frustration task and then randomized to play no game, a nonviolent game, a violent game with good versus evil theme (i.e., playing as a good character taking on evil), or a violent game in which they played as a “bad guy.” Results indicated that randomized video game play had no effect on aggressive behavior; real-life violent video game-playing history, however, was predictive of decreased hostile feelings and decreased depression following the frustration task. Results do not support a link between violent video games and aggressive behavior, but do suggest that violent games reduce depression and hostile feelings in players through mood management.

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Authors
Ferguson, C. J., & Rueda, S. M.
Affiliations
Texas A&M International University (US)
ORCID
Ferguson, Christopher J.
Venue
European Psychologist
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Published
2010-01-01
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
99-108
ISSN
  • 1016-9040 (ISSN-L)
  • 1878-531X
DOI
10.1027/1016-9040/a000010
OpenAlex
W2107352186
Cited by
167
References
63
Citations by year
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FWCI
19.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
European Psychologist (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Digital Games and Media
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media Influence and Health
Keywords
violent video games, aggression, social learning theory, mood management, frustration, depression

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