According to a soon-to-be released multinational survey commissioned by Deloitte, three-quarters of Millennials (ages 14 to 25) view the computer as more of an entertainment device than their television. The most eye-opening comparison, says the report, came from Brazil, where consumers spend approximately 9.8 hours a week watching television, but 19.3 hours a week pursuing personal/social interests online. You can see the study here. Thanks to MediaPost for the find.
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TORONTO-BASED NEW PARADIGM, WHICH IS spending $4 million to study the global “Net Generation,” reported that 77% of the world’s online 16- to-29-year-olds would rather live without television than without the Internet. (continued »)
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I previously vowed to discuss and link to studies on both sides of the games and violence issue, and I’m now making good on it. An AMA report summarizes and has links to resources; I have read a few of these articles. In short, the report finds some apparent causal relationship between consumption of violent games and aggressive behavior immediately afterward.
Given my review, I now concede that some amount (perhaps large, perhaps small) of consumption increases aggressive affect and behavior in the immediate period following play of violent games. (continued »)
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While debating with someone here about a recent study again showing a correlation (once again, not causation) between game playing and a violent mindset, he asked what study I would support if I had any amount of money and time. Here is my answer: (continued »)
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