"Attributing violence to video gaming is not scientifically sound".
The debate about whether or not violent video games contribute to violent behaviour is one that has raged for decades, but The American Psychological Association has recently reaffirmed its stance that there is no causal link between violent video games and the behaviour of those who are exposed to them.
While its updated resolution on the matter admits there is a slight link between video games and "aggressive outcomes" like pushing and raised voices, it states that the updated paper "should not be misinterpreted or misused by attributing violence, such as mass shootings, to violent video game use."
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The debate about whether or not violent video games contribute to violent behaviour is one that has raged for decades, but The American Psychological Association has recently reaffirmed its stance that there is no causal link between violent video games and the behaviour of those who are exposed to them.
While its updated resolution on the matter admits there is a slight link between video games and "aggressive outcomes" like pushing and raised voices, it states that the updated paper "should not be misinterpreted or misused by attributing violence, such as mass shootings, to violent video game use."
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