Violent video games lead to riskier behaviour in teens

Violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto may lead to greater thrill-seeking and risky behaviour among teenagers, a study has found.

Previous research has already linked adrenalin-pumping interactive games with higher levels of adolescent aggressiveness.

The findings show teenagers who play the games are more likely to engage in “deviant behaviours”, such as excessive drinking, smoking, stealing, fighting, and unsafe sex.