Inexperienced video gamers show Macbeth effect
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 11:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Current research found that when study participants were asked to select gift products after they had played a violent video game, inexperienced players selected more hygienic products, such as shower gel, toothpaste and deodorant, compared to those who played violent video games more often. Inexperienced players also felt higher moral distress from playing violent games.