Preference for violent electronic games, self-concept, and gender differences in young children

Jeanne B. Funk; Debra D. Buchman; Julie N. Germann

doi:10.1037/h0087738

Preference for violent electronic games, self-concept, and gender differences in young children

Jeanne B. Funk, Debra D. Buchman, Julie N. Germann

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Electronic game-playing has been linked to adjustment problems in player subgroups. This study examined relationships among time commitment, gender, preference for violent games, and self-concept in 364 fourth and fifth graders. Main effects were identified for game preference and gender, with stronger preference for violent games being associated with lower self- perceived behavioral conduct. Implications for future research are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	233-241
Number of pages	9
Journal	American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
Volume	70
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/h0087738
State	Published - Apr 2000

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Psychology (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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