Violent video game play leads young men to believe it’s acceptable to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol, according to the latest study on the digital entertainment medium. Dr. Sonya Brady at the University of California, San Francisco and Professor Karen Matthews at the University of Pittsburgh set out to test the effects of media violence exposure on young men ages 18 to 21. Their results indicate that violent video games may play a role in the development of negative attitudes and behaviors related to health.
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Video Game Study Reinforces Negative Impact on Youth
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire April 10, 2006 11:32 AMViolent video game play leads young men to believe it’s acceptable to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol, according to the latest study on the digital entertainment medium. Dr. Sonya Brady at the University of California, San Francisco and Professor Karen Matthews at the University of Pittsburgh set out to test the effects of media violence exposure on young men ages 18 to 21. Their results indicate that violent video games may play a role in the development of negative attitudes and behaviors related to health.