Does Violent Video Game increase aggression
Publication Date
Spring 2026
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Psychological Sciences and Neurosciences, Department of
Faculty Mentor
Adam Smiley
Metadata/Fulltext
Metadata ONLY
Presentation Type
Article
Summary
Violent video games have been widely studied for their potential impact on aggressive behavior, with research suggesting that exposure to violent content may increase aggression. However, less is known about whether these effects differ based on gender and age. The present study examines whether the relationship between violent video game exposure and aggression is different for boys and girls, and whether age also plays a role in this relationship. It is hypothesized that the relationship between violent video game exposure and aggression will be stronger for males and for younger individuals compared to females and older individuals.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Autumn R. and Thomas, Autumn R., "Does Violent Video Game increase aggression" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 941.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/941
