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Lose your Self-Control to Video Game Violence: The Dual Impact of Ego Depletion and Violent Video Game Play on Aggression

Tang, Wai Yen

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2012, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Communication.
Holding back your punches when you are ready to explode takes self-control, but you cannot them hold back if you have already tired your self-control and you need to replenish it. This study investigated the effects of ego depletion, violent video games and glucose restoration on aggressive behavior. College students (N=179) were randomly assigned to complete a letter crossing task that either deplete or not their self-control and that they would receive an ostensible feedback. Then, they played either a violent or non-violent video game for 15 minutes. Afterwards, they drank lemonade that contained either sugar or artificial sweetener. After waiting for 8 minutes, they received their feedback and were given a chance to retaliate by giving chili powder to a cup of tomato juice. Results revealed that depleted participants were more aggressive than non-depleted participants. Thus, self-control practically helps people to hold back their punches and avoid social conflicts.
Brad J. Bushman, PhD (Advisor)
David Ewoldsen, PhD (Committee Member)

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  • Tang, W. Y. (2012). Lose your Self-Control to Video Game Violence: The Dual Impact of Ego Depletion and Violent Video Game Play on Aggression [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1338307763

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Tang, Wai Yen. Lose your Self-Control to Video Game Violence: The Dual Impact of Ego Depletion and Violent Video Game Play on Aggression. 2012. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1338307763.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Tang, Wai Yen. "Lose your Self-Control to Video Game Violence: The Dual Impact of Ego Depletion and Violent Video Game Play on Aggression." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1338307763

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)