Playing a violent television game affects heart rate variability

publication

Author: 

Ivarsson, M.
Anderson, M.
Akerstedt, T.
Lindblad, F.

Citation: 

Ivarsson, M., Anderson, M., Akerstedt, T., & Lindblad, F. (2009). Playing a violent television game affects heart rate variability. Acta Paediatrica, 98(1), 166-172.

Keywords: 

  • aggression
  • boys
  • game play
  • males
  • physical activity
  • sleep
  • teens
  • television
  • tweens
  • violence
  • xbox

Health Topic: 

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Sleep

Target Population: 

  • Pre-Teens
  • Teens

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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