IN DEFENSE OF VIDEO GAMES: A REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL LITERATURE

Author

• Taylor Welling

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Vernon, Laura

Abstract

As a new and developing area of technology, video games have garnered a fair amount of interest from the psychological community. A major area of research and debate is violent video games and their effect on levels of aggression in players. Unfortunately, due to inconsistent methodologies, findings in regard to this area of research are also inconsistent. Aside from the long-standing debate over violent video games and aggression, there is a treasure trove of psychological research available that brings hope to all gamers wishing for a good reputation for video games. Researchers have found evidence that suggests that video games can be utilized for the treatment of physical and mental disorders as well as a supplement in learning.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

Welling, Taylor, "IN DEFENSE OF VIDEO GAMES: A REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL LITERATURE" (2018). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 390.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/390

Extent

47 p.

Identifier

FAUHT00062