Mentor/s
Professor Luesink Professor Savell
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
With video gaming consoles becoming commonplace in homes, parents, scientists, and the media question whether or not gaming is causing adverse effects on adolescents' physical and mental health. With the media repeatedly claiming that video gaming is linked to increased violence and aggression in adolescents, society wonders whether or not these games should be restricted. Despite the media's claims, no scientific study has demonstrated that a link between video gaming and violence exists, and research shows that the use of video games during childhood does not increase the likelihood of one developing aggressive behavior or violent actions. Video gaming can positively affect one's physical and mental health, and any negative correlations inferred by the media are often symptoms of other external stressors or preexisting conditions.
College and Major available
Information Technology BS
Location
Session 1: Digital Commons & Martire Room 126
Start Day/Time
4-26-2023 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2023 3:15 PM
Creative Commons License
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Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential
The Physical and Mental Effects of Video Gaming on an Individual’s Well-being
Session 1: Digital Commons & Martire Room 126
With video gaming consoles becoming commonplace in homes, parents, scientists, and the media question whether or not gaming is causing adverse effects on adolescents' physical and mental health. With the media repeatedly claiming that video gaming is linked to increased violence and aggression in adolescents, society wonders whether or not these games should be restricted. Despite the media's claims, no scientific study has demonstrated that a link between video gaming and violence exists, and research shows that the use of video games during childhood does not increase the likelihood of one developing aggressive behavior or violent actions. Video gaming can positively affect one's physical and mental health, and any negative correlations inferred by the media are often symptoms of other external stressors or preexisting conditions.
Students' Information
Laura Regan, Information Technology Major with minors in Business, Management, and Honors.
Graduation: May 2023
Honorable Mention, Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration 2023 Award