[game_edu] Papers on the effects of play

[fractyja at msn.com]

Look for Lynn Alves work.
;)

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From: "Malcolm Ryan" <malcolmr at cse.unsw.edu.au>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:14 AM
To: "IGDA Game Education Listserv" <game_edu at igda.org>
Subject: [game_edu] Papers on the effects of play


> I'm writing a grant proposal and I need some references about the  

> effects of computer games on self-esteem and social relationships. So  

> far all I have managed to find are studies which show that violent  

> games increase agression and lower self-esteem.

> 

> Has anyone studied more constructive games, that are non-violent and  

> cooperative? Does anyone have any positive findings about social  

> computer-game play, or is it wholly negative?

> 

> Malcolm

> 

> 

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