Does sexualization in video games cause harm in players? A meta-analytic examination

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Highlights：

• Whether sexualization in video games causes negative outcomes is a matter of concern.

• Meta-analysis examined sexualization effects on misogynistic and mental health outcomes.

• Exposure to sexualization in games was not found to be associated with negative outcomes.

• Better quality studies were less able to find evidence for effects.

摘要

•Whether sexualization in video games causes negative outcomes is a matter of concern.•Meta-analysis examined sexualization effects on misogynistic and mental health outcomes.•Exposure to sexualization in games was not found to be associated with negative outcomes.•Better quality studies were less able to find evidence for effects.

论文关键词：Video games,Sexualization,Mental health,Sexism

论文评审过程：Received 22 January 2022, Revised 5 May 2022, Accepted 23 May 2022, Available online 2 June 2022, Version of Record 7 June 2022.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107341