CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Violent First-Person Shooter (FPS) Video Games on Shooting Accuracy

327 participantsStarted 2016-02-01

Plain-language summary

The present research tests the effects of violent shooting games on behavior within the game (Pilot Study) and on behavior after the game is turned off (Experiment Proper). The Experiment Proper is an exact replication of a previous study conducted in our lab that was retracted (see citation), but with a larger sample to get more reliable results (N=287 rather than N=151).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 46 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 and older * Ohio State participant pool Exclusion Criteria: * Under age 18

What they're measuring

Hits to Head and Face

Timeframe: Up to one hour

Other Hits

Timeframe: Up to one hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03445156

SponsorOhio State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-04-25

Results submitted2018-08-11

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