Linking obesity and activity level with children's television and video game use

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The links between childhood obesity, activity participation and television and video game use among children were examined by using the body mass index (BMI) ratings. The results indicated that while television use was not related to children's weight status, video game use was and it showed that children with higher weight status spent more time in sedentary activities than those with lower weight status.

Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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Exposure to violent video games increases automatic aggressiveness

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The relationship between exposure to violent media and the automatic self-concept is examined in students playing the violent video game Doom in the laboratory which led them to associate themselves with aggressive traits and actions on the Implicit Association Test. The results suggest that playing violent video games can lead to the automatic learning of aggressive self-views.

Violence in mass media, Media violence, Violence in video games

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Playing violent electronic games, hostile attributional style, and aggression-related norms in Germany adolescents

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The relationship between the exposure to and preference for violent electronic games and aggressive norms as well as hostile attributional style among the German adolescents was examined. Significant gender differences and relationships were found between the attraction to violent electronic games and acceptance of norms condoning physical aggression.

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