Research Topic Ideas: Video Games


Instructions

If you are interested in one of these topics for your research project,
make a choice:

  • Focus on one of the specific questions listed
  •  OR
  • Focus on the topic, with the questions helping guide your research
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      Online (wireless) gaming
    How is online gaming different from playing regular video games?
    What hardware is being developed for online gaming?
    Are there jobs for which playing video games would be beneficial?

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      Video games and motor coordination
    How does playing video games impact motor coordination?
    How can physical abilities of senior citizens be impacted by playing video games?
    Are there jobs for which playing video games would be beneficial?

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      Video games and sexual content
    How does "Grand Theft Auto" illustrate concerns about sexual content?
    What is the impact of sexual degradation in video games?
    What steps are being taken to eliminate inappropriate sexual content?

    *image coutesy of gc.advancedmn.com

      Video games and violent behavior
    What evidence shows a link between video games and violent behavior?
    Why do companies create and sell violent video games?
    What legislation is there regarding violent video games?

    *image coutesy of people.ucsc.edu

        
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    Last updated 05/16/2007