Violence in video games and the behavior of children and adolescents Cover Image

Przemoc w grach komputerowych a zachowania dzieci i młodzieży
Violence in video games and the behavior of children and adolescents

Author(s): Eulalia Adasiewicz, Anita Sztajner, Aleksandra Słonina
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: education; violence in the behavior of children; computer games; desensitization; violence in games; physical abuse; emotional abuse; verbal abuse; sexual violence

Summary/Abstract: The article raises issues related to the problems of educating the young generation in the modern world, which is dominated by the ubiquitous information technology. The main objective of the research undertaken by the author was seeking answers to the question whether the violence contained in computer games children have contact with affects their behavior and how? The study used diagnostic survey method and survey technique. The study included a group of children aged 10 to 14 years old and a group of parents with children in this age range. The subject is extremely important if we take into account the universality, the easy use of this kind of entertainment as well as its easy availability, remaining often beyond parental control. Analysis of the results shows that to a large extent, violence occurring in computer games is mapped into the socio-moral children lives.

  • Issue Year: 6/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 135-154
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish