Citation

American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2020.

Copyright

(Copyright 2020, American Psychological Association)

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Abstract

This resolution should not be misinterpreted or misused by attributing violence, such as mass shootings, to violent video game use. Violence is a complex social problem that likely stems from many factors that warrant attention from researchers, policy makers and the public. Attributing violence to violent video gaming is not scientifically sound and draws attention away from other factors...

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