60. Argumentative essay:‘Do violent video games cause behaviour problems?

 The debate over whether violent video games contribute to behavior problems in individuals has been a contentious issue for years. While some argue that exposure to violent content desensitizes players and fosters aggressive behaviour, research challenges this notion.

 Over these years many violent video games were released likeMortal Kombat(1992), Assassin’s Creed (2007), Grand Theft Auto (1997) and nowadays Call Of Duty(2003), PUBG Mobile(2018), Garena Free Fire (2017) etc. Numerous studies were conduct based on them, including a comprehensive analysis published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, have failed to establish a direct link between violent video games and real-world aggression. The American Psychological Association, in a statement, acknowledged that the evidence is inconclusive, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple factors that contribute to aggressive behaviour.

 Moreover, proponents of the idea often overlook the fact that correlation does not imply causation. Other environmental and individual factors, such as relationship inside family and mental health, play significant roles in shaping behaviour.

 In essence, the claim that violent video games cause behavior problems lacks robust empirical support. As society navigates the digital age, it is crucial to base our judgments on scientific evidence rather than perpetuating unfounded fears. It is time to dispel the myth and approach this issue with a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay of factors influencing human behaviour.

 Research on the relationship between violent video games and behaviour problems has been conducted globally, including in India. Studies have presented varying results, with some suggesting a potential link between exposure to violent video games and aggressive behaviour, while others argue that the evidence is inconclusive. It's an ongoing and complex area of research with differing perspectives.

 References: 

 APA RESOLUTION on Violent Video Games.

https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-violent-video-games.pdf

 Game Theory: Do Video Games Cause Violence? It's Complicated.

https://youtu.be/xkVIqB8tw2A?si=-OuM9f1IBSkPsN_n

 Violent video games  found not to  be associated with  adolescent aggression.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-02-13-violent-video-games-found-not-be-associated-adolescent-aggression

Virtual violence. Pediatrics.

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/138/2/e20161298/52469/Virtual-Violence?autologincheck=redirected

 -Submitted by  Abhinand P.