Does Playing Video Games Make Players More Violent?

Barrie Gunter is Emeritus Professor at the Department of Media and Communication, University of Leicester. He is a psychologist by training who worked initially in the broadcasting sector as an audience researcher before switching to the academic world. Media violence has been one of his key areas of interest.

1.What Are the Concerns about Mediated Violence?.- 2.How Much Exposure to Violence Do Children Have in Video Games?.- 3.What Are the Effects that Cause Concern?.- 4.Is There a Link Between Playing Video Games and Social Violence?.- 5.Can Playing Video Games Really Trigger Aggression?.- 6.Can Video Games Influence Levels of Real Violence?.- 7.Can Video Games Promote Good Behaviour?.- 8.Are Some Players More Susceptible Than Others to Video Game Effects?.- 9.Do Players Respond Similarly to All Video Violence?.- 10.What Is the Overall State of Evidence Concerning the Effects of Violent Video Game?.- 11.Do Video Games Need To Be Better Regulated?