کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
948509 926470 2012 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Cyber-dehumanization: Violent video game play diminishes our humanity
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علم عصب شناسی علوم اعصاب رفتاری
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Cyber-dehumanization: Violent video game play diminishes our humanity
چکیده انگلیسی

Across two studies we show that engaging in violent video game play diminishes perceptions of our own human qualities. In addition, when other players are the targets of this violence it reduces our perceptions of their humanity also. In Study 1, we demonstrate that playing Mortal Kombat against another player reduces the perceived humanity of the self as well as the humanity of one's opponent (compared to playing a non-violent game). In Study 2 we replicate this effect on perceived humanity of the self when playing a violent game with a co-player. However, we find no dehumanization of co-players who are not the targets of violence. We demonstrate these effects cannot be reduced to mood, self-esteem, gender, or other characteristics of the game such as excitement and enjoyment. The findings provide a broader perspective from which to view previous work on the adverse effects of violent video games.


► Playing violent video games reduces self-perceived humanity.
► Players dehumanize their opponents when they are the targets of violence.
► The findings provide a novel perspective on the adverse effects of violent games.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology - Volume 48, Issue 2, March 2012, Pages 486–491
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