Video Game Bodies Make Players Feel Inadequate
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“Just don’t go for games that feature exceptionally muscular men or very thin women, or your self-esteem could take a hit. That from Kansas State University psychology professor Richard Harris. He said his research indicates a mere 15 minutes of viewing extreme body types in video games can negatively affect players’ feelings about their own bodies. Harris and graduate student Christopher Barlett organized two study groups of university students.” [Link]
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