TY - JOUR
T1 - "killing spree"
T2 - Exploring the connection between competitive game play and aggressive cognition
AU - Schmierbach, Mike
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2010/4
Y1 - 2010/4
N2 - Although scholars have repeatedly linked video games to aggression, little research has investigated how specific game characteristics might generate such effects. In this study, we consider how game mode-cooperative, competitive, or solo-shapes aggressive cognition. Using experimental data, we find partial support for the idea that cooperative play modes prompt less aggressive cognition. Further analysis of potential mediating variables along with the influence of gender suggests the effect is primarily explained by social learning rather than frustration.
AB - Although scholars have repeatedly linked video games to aggression, little research has investigated how specific game characteristics might generate such effects. In this study, we consider how game mode-cooperative, competitive, or solo-shapes aggressive cognition. Using experimental data, we find partial support for the idea that cooperative play modes prompt less aggressive cognition. Further analysis of potential mediating variables along with the influence of gender suggests the effect is primarily explained by social learning rather than frustration.
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U2 - 10.1177/0093650209356394
DO - 10.1177/0093650209356394
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77949346857
SN - 0093-6502
VL - 37
SP - 256
EP - 274
JO - Communication Research
JF - Communication Research
IS - 2
ER -