According to a review of data published in American Psychologist, playing video games, even violent shooter games, can help youngsters improve their learning, health, and social skills. The study comes as psychologists and other health professionals continue to dispute the impact of violent media on children and adolescents. A task committee of the American Psychological Association is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of studies on violence in video games and interactive media, and its conclusions will be released later this year. "Important research has already been conducted for decades on the negative effects of gaming, including addiction, depression, and aggression, and we are certainly not suggesting that this should be ignored," says Isabela Granic, PhD, lead author of the article from Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands. "However, a more balanced view is required to comprehend the influence of video games on the development of children and adol
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