Study confirms violent games, aggression link

An international study looking at more than 17,000 adolescents aged between nine and 19, from 2010 to 2017, found playing violent video games led to increased physical aggression over time.

The analysis of 24 studies found students who played violent video games such as “Grand Theft Auto,” “Manhunt” and “Call of Duty” were about twice as likely to be sent to school principal’s office for fighting or hitting non-family member during an eight-month period.

“Although no single research project is definitive, our research aims to provide the most current and compelling responses to key criticisms on this topic,” said Jay Hull, lead author of the study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.