Date of Submission

4-15-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Department

English

Advisor

Christopher Dowd, Ph.D.

Keywords

Adverse effects of video games, Negative qualities of video games, Validity and truth of negative effects of video games

LCSH

Video games, Video game addiction, Video games and teenagers, Video games and children, Violence in video games, Video games--Psychological aspects, Video games--Social aspects, Video gamers, Mental health

Abstract

Since their inception, video games have been accused of everything from encouraging violence to ruining the mental health of children, adolescents, and adults alike. The adverse effects of video games have been studied scientifically to prove their negative qualities. Yet, this criticism is not new or unique to video games. With the birth of every new media format, including but not limited to novels, magazines, and movies, there is some level of controversy surrounding the validity and inherent goodness of the given format. Video games are not the exception to this rule. This research questions the validity and truth behind the arguments claiming the negative effects of video games.

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