Effects of Violent Video Games on Children

How Old are You?

9-15

16-25

26-35

36 ands above

Select your Gender

Male

Female

Which video games do your parents allow you to play?

M-Rated (mature)

T for teen

E10+ (everyone 10 and up)

E-Rated (everyone)

My parents don't allow me to play video games

I don't want to play video games

Do you think violent video games contribute to aggressive behavior in children?

Video games don't cause aggressive behavior.

Violent video games that simulate real world fights and destruction might confuse kids between fantasy and reality thus leading to aggressive behaviors.

If kids already suffer from mental issues, violent games could add to their behavior problems

How many hours do you spend playing violent video games per day?

1-2 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

Not at all

Do your parents monitor the content of the video games you play?

Yes, my parents are very protective

No, my parents know I'm mature enough to play these games.

No, my parents don't care

Do you play games that include strong language, blood and gore, violence, or other inappropriate content?

Yes

I don't play violent video games

Games I play have mild language but they aren't violent

A few games I play are violent but they aren't realistic

Why do you find violent video games interesting?

It is fun to pretend to do illegal things without consequences (getting in trouble).

I like the rush of competing.

I don't play violent video games because I'm too busy

I don't play violent video games because my parents won't let me

I don't play violent video games because I don't like them

At what age should children be allowed to play M-rated games?

0-5 years

5-12 years13 years

18 because then you are considered an adult

None of the above

If you play violent video games, which one is your favorite?