Digiplay Initiative

Weis, Robert, & Brittany C. Cerankosky (In Press).  Effects of Video-Game Ownership on Young Boys’ Academic and Behavioral Functioning: A Randomized, Controlled Study. Psychological Science. 1-8. Abstract

Jaruratanasirikul, S., K. Wongwaitaweewong, & P. Sangsupawanich (2009).  Electronic Game Play and School Performance of Adolescents in Southern Thailand. Cyberpsychology & Behavior. 12, 509-512. Abstract

Aarsand, P. A., & K. Aronsson (2009).  Gaming and Territorial Negotiations in Family Life. Childhood-a Global Journal of Child Research. 16, 497-517. Abstract

Owston, R., H. Wideman, N. S. Ronda, & C. Brown (2009).  Computer game development as a literacy activity. Computers & Education. 53, 977-989. 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

Funk, J. B., J. Brouwer, K. Curtiss, & E. McBroom (2009).  Parents of Preschoolers: Expert Media Recommendations and Ratings Knowledge, Media-Effects Beliefs, and Monitoring Practices. Pediatrics. 123, 981-988. Abstract

Pempek, T. A., & S. L. Calvert (2009).  Tipping the Balance Use of Advergames to Promote Consumption of Nutritious Foods and Beverages by Low-Income African American Children. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 163, 633-637. Abstract

Ivarsson, M., M. Anderson, T. Angstrom, & F. Lindblad (2009).  Playing a violent television game affects heart rate variability. Acta Paediatrica. 98, 166-172. Abstract

Frolich, J., G. Lehmkuhl, & M. Dopfner (2009).  Computer games in childhood and adolescence: Relations to addictive behavior, ADHD, and aggression. Zeitschrift Fur Kinder-Und Jugendpsychiatrie Und Psychotherapie. 37, 393-402. Abstract

Lemmens, J. S., P. M. Valkenburg, & J. Peter (2009).  Development and Validation of a Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents. Media Psychology. 12, 77-95. Abstract

Bioulac, S., L. Arfi, & M. P. Bouvard (2008).  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and video games: A comparative study of hyperactive and control children. European Psychiatry. 23, 134-141. 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

Bojin, Nis (2007).  Stacking the Deck for Learning: What Educational Game Designers Can Learn From Card Games Designed by Kids. Loading.... 1(1),  Abstract

Allen, M. L., M. N. Elliott, L. S. Morales, A. L. Diamant, K. Hambarsoomian, & M. A. Schuster (2007).  Adolescent participation in preventive health behaviors, physical activity, and nutrition: Differences across immigrant generations for Asians and Latinos compared with whites. American Journal of Public Health. 97, 337-343. Abstract

Rosser, J. C., P. J. Lynch, L. Cuddihy, D. A. Gentile, J. Klonsky, & R. Merrell (2007).  The impact of video games on training surgeons in the 21st century. Archives of Surgery. 142, 181-186. Abstract

Hardy, L. L., S. L. Bass, & M. L. Booth (2007).  Changes in sedentary behavior among adolescent girls: A 2.5-year prospective cohort study. Journal of Adolescent Health. 40, 158-165. Abstract

Fischer, P., J. Kubitzki, S. Guter, & D. Frey (2007).  Virtual driving and risk taking: Do racing games increase risk-taking cognitions, affect, and behaviors?. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Applied. 13, 22-31. Abstract

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

Brodersen, N. H., A. Steptoe, D. R. Boniface, & J. Wardle (2007).  Trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adolescence: ethnic and socioeconomic differences. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 41, 140-144. Abstract