[game_edu] Papers on the effects of play

[Malcolm Ryan]

On 19/02/2009, at 3:16 PM, <fractyja at msn.com> wrote:


> Look for Lynn Alves work.


Has it been translated into English?

Malcolm


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> From: "Malcolm Ryan" <malcolmr at cse.unsw.edu.au>

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>> 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

>>