Negative effects of computers and videogames Media Psychology

Negative effects of computers and videogames Media Psychology

RECAP What were three positive effects of computers and videogames we looked at last lesson? Outline one study which shows evidence of positive effects of computers and videogames Provide one evaluative point on the issue of positive effects of computers and videogames

Do videogames make people more violent? Article

Task Cut and stick the appropriate definitions and studies next to each of the four explanations

Video games and aggression Longitudinal studies – Anderson et al. (2007) surveyed 430 7– 9 year old children at two points during the school year. Children who had high exposure to violent video games became more verbally and physically aggressive and less prosocial (as rated by themselves, their peers, and their teachers).

Key Study Use page 411 of your textbook to complete Carnegey et al’s (2007) research overview

What could the negative effects of computer use be? E. g. social networking Lower self-esteem Cyber bullying Abuse Reduction in social behaviour – i. e. neglecting friends and family to solely spend time online

Facebook friends and stress Charles et al. (2011) used focus group and interview techniques to investigate the Facebook habits of 200 undergraduate students in Scotland. A significant number (12%) experienced anxiety linked to their use of the social networking site. The majority who reported anxiety had significantly more friends than other Facebook users. They reported stress from deleting unwanted contacts, the constant pressure to be humorous and entertaining and worrying about the proper type of etiquette toward different friends. Of the students surveyed, 32% stated that rejecting friend requests made them feel guilty and uncomfortable and 10% reported that they disliked receiving friend requests.

Extension Write an answer to the exam question for homework 3 Discuss what psychological research has told us about some of the effects on young people of playing computer and/or video games. [6 + 8 marks].

Homework – due in Mon 10 th Nov Choose three different adverts from the television Provide a brief description of the adverts Outline the techniques they use to try and persuade you to use the product/buy the product/visit them