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Violent video games are not as harmful as commonly believed, study finds
- New research finds no consistent long-term negative effects on most cognitive and emotional skills in adolescents after playing violent games.
- A short-term decrease in perspective-taking was observed immediately after gameplay.
- Some participants showed reduced emotional response at baseline if they already played violent games frequently.
- Researchers noted potential cognitive benefits, including improvements in attention and decision-making linked to gaming.
- Researchers stress that effects depend on prior experience, time spent playing, and individual characteristics.
- The study was conducted by the Youth and Digitalisation (JEDi) consortium at Utrecht University.
- The research combined experimental testing with EEG-based neurophysiological measurements.
- The findings call for a nuanced approach to evaluating digital media and parental guidance.
- Bi-directional effects were observed: desensitisation may occur alongside cognitive benefits.
- The study emphasizes parental guidance and age-appropriate content for young players.
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