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The study examined the relationship between violent video game usage and aggressive
behavior among adolescents in South India. With growing concerns regarding the psychological
effects of video games, particularly violent content, this research aims to assess the relationship
between video game usage and aggression behavior. The study employed a correlational design
and utilized self-report measures to assess video game usage (Video Game Questionnaire),
aggression (Buss-Perry Aggression Scale) among a sample of 132 adolescents from South India.
The findings reveal a positive correlation between violent video game usage and aggressive
behavior suggesting that higher the usage of video game is associated with higher expression of
aggressive behavior among adolescents. Additionally, there is a significant gender difference is
observed in video game usage and aggressive behavior. The study findings highlight the potential
psychological impact of video game exposure on adolescents' behavior and underscore the
importance of further research and policy consideration in managing media consumption among
children.
Keywords:
Video game usage, Aggression, Adolescents, Behavioral outcomes.
Cite Article:
"THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VIOLENT VIDEO GAME USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.c113-c147, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604289.pdf
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