Comments on: Violent Video Games & Youth Violence: What Does Real-World Evidence Suggest? http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/ Keeping politicians' hands off the Net & everything else related to technology Sun, 27 May 2012 22:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | TechZillr.com http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-74136 In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | TechZillr.com Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:27:59 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-74136 <p>[...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]</p> [...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]

]]> By: In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | Video Games http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-74108 In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | Video Games Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:02:38 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-74108 <p>[...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]</p> [...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]

]]> By: In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | t3knoDorKs http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-74099 In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | t3knoDorKs Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:31:23 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-74099 <p>[...] infrequently some-more hideous than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]</p> [...] infrequently some-more hideous than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]

]]> By: In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | GameRevs.com http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-74097 In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | GameRevs.com Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:24:14 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-74097 <p>[...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]</p> [...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]

]]> By: In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | Christmas 2010 Top Toys http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-74094 In Violent Videogames, Teens Face (and Fight) Their Demons | Christmas 2010 Top Toys Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:30:16 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-74094 <p>[...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]</p> [...] and sometimes more gruesome than ever. And yet, crimes among teens, including homicide, are on a 16-year slide, according to FBI [...]

]]> By: Want to cut juvenile violent crime? Don’t take video games away from teens | Backward Messages http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-73836 Want to cut juvenile violent crime? Don’t take video games away from teens | Backward Messages Mon, 23 May 2011 21:04:52 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-73836 <p>[...] look at the juvenile rate of violent crime for a moment. According to this data, culled from FBI sources, the juvenile crime rate has fell 36% between 1995 and 2008. The juvenile [...]</p> [...] look at the juvenile rate of violent crime for a moment. According to this data, culled from FBI sources, the juvenile crime rate has fell 36% between 1995 and 2008. The juvenile [...]

]]> By: Game Over | M in Reality http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-73390 Game Over | M in Reality Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:10:53 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-73390 <p>[...] I feel that this discovery is likely true as it seems probable and reliable, yet does not entirely disproves my side of the argument. I also fairly enjoyed Dr. Lawrence Kutner’s incite on the effects of violent gaming, and believe his research greatly reflects my ideals regarding the subject. I particularly found Karne Sternheimer and Adam Thierer’s view on how to judge statistics that are given to be quite informative, as Thierer states: When analyzing such things it is vitally important to recall one of the first rules of statistical a... [...]</p> [...] I feel that this discovery is likely true as it seems probable and reliable, yet does not entirely disproves my side of the argument. I also fairly enjoyed Dr. Lawrence Kutner’s incite on the effects of violent gaming, and believe his research greatly reflects my ideals regarding the subject. I particularly found Karne Sternheimer and Adam Thierer’s view on how to judge statistics that are given to be quite informative, as Thierer states: When analyzing such things it is vitally important to recall one of the first rules of statistical a… [...]

]]> By: Is the Connection Real or Overhyped? | M in Reality http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-73372 Is the Connection Real or Overhyped? | M in Reality Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:21:48 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-73372 <p>[...] Theirer feels that the reason that many studies on this subject matter are flawed is because they are not real, as he states: Here’s the thing I can’t get away from — lab studies by psychology professors and students are... [...]</p> [...] Theirer feels that the reason that many studies on this subject matter are flawed is because they are not real, as he states: Here’s the thing I can’t get away from — lab studies by psychology professors and students are… [...]

]]> By: The Video Game Voters Network & you — One Of Swords http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-70525 The Video Game Voters Network & you — One Of Swords Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:49:32 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-70525 <p>[...] to point the other way. For instance, as computer and video games have become more prevalent, the violent crime rate has been dropping among the [...]</p> [...] to point the other way. For instance, as computer and video games have become more prevalent, the violent crime rate has been dropping among the [...]

]]> By: Bike Games http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-69273 Bike Games Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:32:03 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-69273 <p>Maybe we just need more research?</p> Maybe we just need more research?

]]> By: Car Games http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-68933 Car Games Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:47:16 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-68933 <p>I would be interested to see some research on if non violent children can be made to be violent. I have seen the bobo doll study but it proves nothing. There is no harm in hitting a doll – is kicking a ball an act of violence? Or is it the intent which goes with it?</p> I would be interested to see some research on if non violent children can be made to be violent. I have seen the bobo doll study but it proves nothing. There is no harm in hitting a doll – is kicking a ball an act of violence? Or is it the intent which goes with it?

]]> By: Car Games http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-68663 Car Games Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:47:16 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-68663 <p>I would be interested to see some research on if non violent children can be made to be violent. I have seen the bobo doll study but it proves nothing. There is no harm in hitting a doll – is kicking a ball an act of violence? Or is it the intent which goes with it?</p> I would be interested to see some research on if non violent children can be made to be violent. I have seen the bobo doll study but it proves nothing. There is no harm in hitting a doll – is kicking a ball an act of violence? Or is it the intent which goes with it?

]]> By: nerdy girl http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-68534 nerdy girl Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:41:59 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-68534 <p>Maybe if the parents spent a little more time with their kids instead of allowing video games and television to babysit them there would be less problems with our youths. I dont think video games have anything to do with the way our children are acting these days. <a href="http://itsgrindingmygears.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://itsgrindingmygears.blogspot.com/</a></p> Maybe if the parents spent a little more time with their kids instead of allowing video games and television to babysit them there would be less problems with our youths. I dont think video games have anything to do with the way our children are acting these days. http://itsgrindingmygears.blogspot.com/

]]> By: The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-68199 The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog Tue, 25 May 2010 03:15:30 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-68199 <p><strong>More on Monkey See-Monkey Do Theories about Media Violence & Real-World Crime...</strong></p> <p>I've had plenty to say here before about the "monkey see, monkey do" theories bandied about by some researchers and regulatory proponents who believe there is a correlation between exposure to depictions of violence in media (in video games, movies,...</p> More on Monkey See-Monkey Do Theories about Media Violence & Real-World Crime…

I’ve had plenty to say here before about the “monkey see, monkey do” theories bandied about by some researchers and regulatory proponents who believe there is a correlation between exposure to depictions of violence in media (in video games, movies,…

]]> By: More on Monkey See-Monkey Do Theories about Media Violence & Real-World Crime http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-68197 More on Monkey See-Monkey Do Theories about Media Violence & Real-World Crime Tue, 25 May 2010 03:03:12 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-68197 <p>[...] had plenty to say here before about the “monkey see, monkey do” theories bandied about by some [...]</p> [...] had plenty to say here before about the “monkey see, monkey do” theories bandied about by some [...]

]]> By: Strike Laser http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-66649 Strike Laser Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:44:02 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-66649 <p>This is the second blog I have found today about violent computer games. <br>I can see how some may feel that the virtual world is creating a removed sense of belonging from the actual world. By this, I mean that 6 hours of concentration on anything will have an effect on other activities. This must be an increasing factor in accidents in those whom play fast car games. They play these games because they want to experience the thrill of driving 90mph. I'm sure it can be argued that people who play shooting games want to shoot things. And why is this so disturbing? As humans we are naturally hunter gathers and could this be a healthy way for our predatory instincts to be satisfied. <br>I do feel though that with ‘hunting’ games 90% of those who play don’t own a firearm and wouldn’t actually shoot another person or animal. But 90% of those whom are racing game fans will most likely drive a car. The last 3 hour rally still fresh in the mind of the driver pushes them to taking corners a little too fast, breaking a little too late and accelerating a little higher, getting closer to the experience of the game. <br><br>I would be interested to see some research on if non violent children can be made to be violent. I have seen the bobo doll study but it proves nothing. There is no harm in hitting a doll – is kicking a ball an act of violence? Or is it the intent which goes with it?<br><br>I believe that it is the human desire and instinct is at fault not the games which allow them to process these desires. If someone has a natural hunting or tracking ability why not try something like <a href="http://www.strikelaser.com.au/" rel="nofollow">http://www.strikelaser.com.au/</a> where you can have a fun and controlled experience. For avid drivers, take advanced driving courses and experience the thrill of driving at a higher skill level in a safe environment.</p> This is the second blog I have found today about violent computer games.
I can see how some may feel that the virtual world is creating a removed sense of belonging from the actual world. By this, I mean that 6 hours of concentration on anything will have an effect on other activities. This must be an increasing factor in accidents in those whom play fast car games. They play these games because they want to experience the thrill of driving 90mph. I'm sure it can be argued that people who play shooting games want to shoot things. And why is this so disturbing? As humans we are naturally hunter gathers and could this be a healthy way for our predatory instincts to be satisfied.
I do feel though that with ‘hunting’ games 90% of those who play don’t own a firearm and wouldn’t actually shoot another person or animal. But 90% of those whom are racing game fans will most likely drive a car. The last 3 hour rally still fresh in the mind of the driver pushes them to taking corners a little too fast, breaking a little too late and accelerating a little higher, getting closer to the experience of the game.

I would be interested to see some research on if non violent children can be made to be violent. I have seen the bobo doll study but it proves nothing. There is no harm in hitting a doll – is kicking a ball an act of violence? Or is it the intent which goes with it?

I believe that it is the human desire and instinct is at fault not the games which allow them to process these desires. If someone has a natural hunting or tracking ability why not try something like http://www.strikelaser.com.au/ where you can have a fun and controlled experience. For avid drivers, take advanced driving courses and experience the thrill of driving at a higher skill level in a safe environment.

]]> By: Jamie http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-66518 Jamie Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:35:13 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-66518 <p>Actually, he's pointed out that none of this research proves anything, and he used logic, common sense and real world crime statistics to do it. He's also pointed out that lab constructs often have little to do with reality and often alter the study results. That's just bad science. Maybe that doesn't sit right with your moral outrage over violent games/media though.</p> Actually, he's pointed out that none of this research proves anything, and he used logic, common sense and real world crime statistics to do it. He's also pointed out that lab constructs often have little to do with reality and often alter the study results. That's just bad science. Maybe that doesn't sit right with your moral outrage over violent games/media though.

]]> By: Matt Bentley http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-66516 Matt Bentley Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:29:37 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-66516 <p>Well done. You've countered actual research with... nothing. There's nothing to say that the reduction in crime isn't due to other overwhelming factors such as education and the increase in the awareness of womens rights, for example. Computer games could still be a negative contributing factor to crime, but not be significant enough to counteract other positive factors.<br>Essentially you've proved nothing, and demonstrated nothing that counters lab research.</p> Well done. You've countered actual research with… nothing. There's nothing to say that the reduction in crime isn't due to other overwhelming factors such as education and the increase in the awareness of womens rights, for example. Computer games could still be a negative contributing factor to crime, but not be significant enough to counteract other positive factors.
Essentially you've proved nothing, and demonstrated nothing that counters lab research.

]]> By: Supernanny takes on violent video games | GameWitz http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-66510 Supernanny takes on violent video games | GameWitz Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:08:03 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-66510 <p>[...] monsters, our streets should be filled with violence. They’re not. Violent crime has plunged during that period. And of the violence that does take place, how much more would be prevented by [...]</p> [...] monsters, our streets should be filled with violence. They’re not. Violent crime has plunged during that period. And of the violence that does take place, how much more would be prevented by [...]

]]> By: Supernanny takes on violent video games | ArcadePortal http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-66504 Supernanny takes on violent video games | ArcadePortal Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:13:45 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-66504 <p>[...] monsters, our streets should be filled with violence. They’re not. Violent crime has plunged during that period. And of the violence that does take place, how much more would be prevented by [...]</p> [...] monsters, our streets should be filled with violence. They’re not. Violent crime has plunged during that period. And of the violence that does take place, how much more would be prevented by [...]

]]> By: PaulWTurner http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/violent-video-games-youth-violence-what-does-real-world-evidence-suggest/comment-page-1/#comment-66477 PaulWTurner Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:49:21 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=25872#comment-66477 <p>Good stuff</p> Good stuff

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