سمینار «تمایل به بازی‌های ویدئویی خشن؛ رویه‌ی سیاه شخصیت انسانی» -بهمن 96

Although playing violent video games has become an integral part of the lives of many people, some people in particular may be predisposed to enjoy violent video games. Two cross-sectional studies showed that everyday sadism is associated with the amount of violent video game exposure. This relationship statistically held when controlling for the impact of the Dark Triad (i.e.,narcissism,Machiavellianism,and psychopathy). A longitudinal study revealed significant bidirectional effects in that everyday sadists are more likely than others to play violent video games and repeated exposure to violent video games predicts everyday sadism over time. Another study showed that fascination with weapons mediated the relationship between everyday sadism and amount of violent video game play. Overall,these data suggest that relatively malevolent people display an increased propensity towards violent video games.