Why Do People Still Think Video Games Cause Violence?

Despite the fact that there have, to date, been no scientific studies that have proven unequivocally that video games cause violence, people still happily buy into the idea that playing violent games will lead to real world atrocities. But why is that? Why, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, do politicians and the media continue to blame video games every time something bad happens in the world? And why are people so willing to believe it? We want to know 'Why Do People Still Think Video Games Cause Violence?' Thanks to our wonderful experts for helping us with this project, discover more about them here: Dr Rachel Kowert ( @Psychgeist ) : https://rkowert.com/ Dr Kelli Dunlap: https://www.dunlappsyd.com/ VO: Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) Script: Cat Elliott Video Editor: Ciaran Henry #VideoGames #VideoGameViolenceDebate #VideoGameViolence -------------------------- Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin, and Ashton Matthews! TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as Worst Games Ever, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more. Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp ⇨ Patreon:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Twitch:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/ ⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/ ⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods ⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump ⇨ Twitter:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Instagram:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Facebook:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ TikTok:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Discord: https://tripleju.mp/discord Follow the team on social media: • Ben:   / confused_dude   & Confused_Dude on PSN • Peter:   / thatpeteraustin   &   / thatpeteraustin   • Ashton:   / scrambledashton   &   / scrambledashton   The TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more! Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump