[LINK] R18+ computer game classification review released

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Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Brendan O'Connor today released a review of existing research into whether people who play violent computer games are at greater risk of being aggressive.
 
This analysis of the available literature shows that:

* there is no conclusive evidence that violent computer games have a greater impact on players than other violent media, such as movies or music videos

* there is stronger evidence of short-term effects from violent computer games, than long-term effects

* some research finds that violent computer games are a small risk factor in aggressive behaviour over the short term, but these studies do not thoroughly explore other factors such as aggressive personality, family and peer influence and socio-economic status.
 
The introduction of an R18+ classification for video games will be discussed at the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Canberra on Friday 10 December.
 
The literature review is available at www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification


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