Video Gamer Aggression Result of Game Experience, Not Violent Content

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A new study (http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/psp/106/3/441/) published in the March edition of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology indicates that a gamer's experience of a video game and not the content of the game itself can give rise to violent behavior. In other words, 'researchers found it was not the narrative or imagery, but the lack of mastery of the game's controls (https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/frustration-in-mastering-video-games-linked-to-aggression/) and the degree of difficulty players had completing the game that led to frustration.' Based on their findings, researchers note that even games like Tetris and Candy Crush can inspire violent behavior more so than games like World of Warcraft or Grand Theft Auto if they are poorly designed and difficult to play

http://games.slashdot.org/story/14/04/09/008214/study-video-gamer-aggression-result-of-game-experience-not-violent-content