Digiplay Initiative

Weaver, J. B., D. Mays, S. S. Weaver, W. Kannenberg, G. L. Hopkins, D. Eroglu, et al. (2009).  Health-Risk Correlates of Video-Game Playing Among Adults. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 37, 299-305. Abstract

Papastergiou, M. (2009).  Exploring the potential of computer and video games for health and physical education: A literature review. Computers & Education. 53, 603-622. Abstract

Gentile, D. (2009).  Pathological Video-Game Use Among Youth Ages 8 to 18: A National Study. Psychological Science. 20, 594-602. Abstract

Tobin, S., & S. Grondin (2009).  Video games and the perception of very long durations by adolescents. Computers in Human Behavior. 25, 554-559. Abstract

Wallenius, M., A. Rimpela, R. L. Punamaki, & T. Lintonen (2009).  Digital game playing motives among adolescents: Relations to parent-child communication, school performance, sleeping habits, and perceived health. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology. 30, 463-474. Abstract

Mitrofan, O., M. Paul, & N. Spencer (2009).  Is aggression in children with behavioural and emotional difficulties associated with television viewing and video game playing? A systematic review. Child Care Health and Development. 35, 5-15. Abstract

Graf, D. L., L. V. Pratt, C. N. Hester, & K. R. Short (2009).  Playing Active Video Games Increases Energy Expenditure in Children. Pediatrics. 124, 534-540. Abstract

Batthyany, D., K. W. Muller, F. Benker, & K. Wolfling (2009).  Computer Game Playing: Clinical characteristics of dependence and abuse among adolescents. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift. 121, 502-509. Abstract

Peng, W. (2009).  Design and Evaluation of a Computer Game to Promote a Healthy Diet for Young Adults. Health Communication. 24, 115-127. Abstract

Borusiak, P., A. Bouikidis, R. Liersch, & J. B. Russell (2008).  Cardiovascular effects in adolescents while they are playing video games: A potential health risk factor?. Psychophysiology. 45, 327-332. Abstract

Ogletree, S. M., & R. Drake (2007).  College students' video game participation and perceptions: Gender differences and implications. Sex Roles. 56, 537-542. Abstract

Lampert, T., R. Sygusch, & R. Schlack (2007).  Use of electronic media in adolescence: Results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS). Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz. 50, 643652. Abstract

Unsworth, G., G. J. Devilly, & T. Ward (2007).  The effect of playing violent video games on adolescents: Should parents be quaking in their boots?. Psychology, Crime and Law. 13, 383-394. Abstract

Grigoryan, V. G., L. S. Stepanyan, Yu A. Stepanyan, & A. R. Agababyan (2007).  Changes in the P300 amplitude under the influence of "aggressive" computer game in adolescents with different levels of initial aggression and conflicting behavior. Zhurnal Vysshei Nervnoi Deyatelnosti Imeni I.P. Pavlova. 57, 419-425. Abstract

Bartholow, Bruce D., Brad J. Bushman, & Marc A. Sestir (2006).  Chronic violent video game exposure and desensitization to violence: Behavioral and event-related brain potential data. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 42, 532-539. Abstract

Barton, A. J., L. Gilbert, J. Baramee, & T. Granger (2006).  Cardiovascular risk in Hispanic and non-Hispanic preschoolers. Nursing Research. 55, 172-179. Abstract

Can, G., & K. Cagiltay (2006).  Turkish prospective teachers' perceptions regarding the use of computer games with educational features. Educational Technology & Society. 9, 308-321. Abstract

Chaput, J. P., M. Brunet, & A. Tremblay (2006).  Relationship between short sleeping hours and childhood overweight/obesity: results from the 'Quebec en Forme' Project. International Journal of Obesity. 30, 1080-1085. Abstract

Chumbley, J., & M. Griffiths (2006).  Affect and the computer game player: The effect of gender, personality, and game reinforcement structure on affective responses to computer game-play. Cyberpsychology & Behavior. 9, 308-316. Abstract

Eggermont, S., & J. Van den Bulck (2006).  Nodding off or switching off? The use of popular media as a sleep aid in secondary-school children. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 42, 428-433. Abstract