Murders and psychopaths exhibit heightened aggressive tendencies in a video game setting, study finds
Murders and psychopaths exhibit heightened aggressive tendencies in a video game setting, study finds
Murders and psychopaths exhibit heightened aggressive tendencies in a video game setting, study finds
By Eric W. Dolan
June 21, 2024
Summary
A study published in the International Journal of Forensic Medicine explored the link between video game aggression and real-world violent crimes, focusing on individuals with psychopathic traits and those convicted of murder. Researchers found that participants with pronounced psychopathy and murder convictions displayed significantly higher aggression in a video game shooting task compared to other criminals. This study suggests that video games could serve as tools to understand and measure aggressive behavior in a controlled environment. While it provides insights into the aggressive tendencies of severe offenders, limitations include a small sample size and the absence of a non-criminal control group.
Reference
Dolan, E. W. (2024, June 21). Murders and psychopaths exhibit heightened aggressive tendencies in a video game setting, study finds. PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/murders-and-psychopaths-exhibit-heightened-aggressive-tendencies-in-a-video-game-setting-study-finds/