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Is there a relationship between playing violent videogames and aggression levels?

Dear Sir or Madam, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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Principal Investigator:

Adam M.

Jamie Clarke, Supervising Researcher

Psychology Department, Laramie County Community College

307-772-4240

jclarke@lccc.wy.edu

Purpose of Study:

You are being asked to take part in a research study about the possible relationship between violent video game play and self-reported aggression levels among young adults. The purpose of this study is to examine whether individuals who play violent video games more frequently report higher levels of aggression compared to those who play non-violent or fewer video games.

Study Procedures

If you agree to participate, you will complete an anonymous online survey that will take approximately 5–10 minutes. The survey will ask about your demographic background (age, gender), video game habits, and your attitudes and feelings related to anger and aggression. You may skip any question you prefer not to answer. No audio or video recordings will be made.

Risks

There are no known physical or psychological risks associated with this study. However, some questions about aggression or emotions may cause mild discomfort. You may stop the survey at any time without penalty or consequence.

Benefits

There will be no direct benefit to you for participating in this study. However, your responses may help researchers better understand how exposure to violent video games relates to aggression and contribute to psychological research and public understanding of media effects.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this study, please contact the researcher at the information listed above. If you have questions regarding your rights as a participant, please contact Jamie Clarke at 307-772-4240 or jclarke@lccc.wy.edu.

Voluntary Participation

Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits.

Consent

I have read and understand the information provided. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I may withdraw at any time without penalty. By proceeding with the survey, I consent to participate in this research study.


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Select one answer
2

What is your age?

3

What is your gender?

Select one answer
4

Are you a Wyoming Native?

Select one answer

5

On average, how many hours do you spend playing violent video games in a week?

6

What type of games do you play most often?

Select one answer


Please rate how much you agree or disagree with each statement:

Scale 1-5 (Ex, 1 being strongly disagree, 5 being strongly agree

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I get angry easily.

1-5
8

I often feel irritated when things don’t go my way.

1-5
9

I have felt like yelling or hitting someone after losing a game.

1-5
10

I enjoy competition, even if it involves aggression.

Use digits only
11

I sometimes feel more aggressive after playing violent video games.

Use digits only
12

I get frustrated easily when I lose in a game.

Use digits only
13

I feel calm and relaxed after playing video games. (Reverse Scored)

Use digits only
14

In your opinion, how do violent video games affect your mood or behavior? (Optional)

Type N/A if you do not wish to share