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Aggression and Video Games

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Feelings of aggression after playing video games are more likely to be linked to gameplay mechanics rather than violent content, a study suggests. Andrew Przybylski at the University of Oxford has been studying games for a long time, using the model of self determination theory as a framework of engagement, and his most recent work has found that it is mechanics that cause aggression, not violent content - that a frustrated need for mastery is responsible

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-26921743
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  1. ItsaRandomUsername's Avatar
    I can attest to this. A friend of mine used to always throw the controller (hard) whenever he got into a losing streak.
  2. ratstsrub's Avatar
    Frustrated people are frustrated.
  3. Laith's Avatar
    Well it's just frustration.

    Which makes sense.