New
Recommendations for Video Game
Research, Education and Public Policy
Stating
progress has been made but additional research
is needed, the National Institute on Media
and the Family and researchers from Iowa
State University today released a detailed
report with recommendations from its National
Summit on Video Games, Youth and Public
Policy. The report’s recommendations
on video game research, education and public
policy were a result of the collaboration
of academic scholars, public health officials,
and child health advocates who discussed
the health and psychological impact of violent
and sexually explicit video games on children
and the current rating system.
“This report serves as a ‘best
practices’ repository for researchers
and policymakers,” said Dr. Craig Anderson
of Iowa State University. “The report
breaks new academic ground and offers new
ideas for policymakers, public health advocates
and parents.”
“Future research, including studies
regarding the effects of media violence
on children, will be well-served by this
report,” added Dr. Douglas Gentile
of Iowa State University. “The next
step is to make these recommendations a
reality.”
