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Violent Video Games Don’t Make Us Less Caring

July 9, 2013
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Do violent video games make people more callous and less likely to help others? The latest study suggests not— but it likely won’t be the last word.

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Dozens of other studies, however, have shown more aggression and less caring behavior following game play. Brad Bushman, professor of communication and psychology at Ohio State who led a 2010 review of the research involving nearly 70,000 participants said, “I think the field is not really divided. It is like global warming. 95% of scientists believe [videogames can cause violence and reduce empathy], and a vocal minority do not.”

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