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03/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking scientific study concludes violent video games may REDUCE real-world violence by providing a safe outlet for aggression

A recent study published in Violence and Gender reported that video games can “decrease the likelihood of producing hate material online.” According to researcher Jim Hawdon, the results of the study implies that “violent video games may serve as an outlet for aggression, not a precursor.” Hawdon is a professor of sociology and director of the Virginia Tech Center […]

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