Preference for Violent Electronic Games, self-Concept, and gender Differences in Young Children

摘要

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.