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Emotional stability pertaining to the game Vampire: The Masquerade
Psychological Reports
|November 20, 1998
Summary
Playing the role-playing game Vampire: The Masquerade was not found to be linked to antisocial behavior. A study correlating game exposure with personality traits showed no relationship with antisocial behavior scores.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Game Studies
Background:
- Popular press reports suggest Vampire: The Masquerade may cause antisocial behavior.
- Concerns exist regarding the psychological impact of role-playing games.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential link between playing Vampire: The Masquerade and antisocial behavior.
- To examine if game exposure correlates with personality traits associated with antisocial conduct.
Main Methods:
- Administered the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF) to players.
- Correlated the duration of game play with scores on antisocial behavior measures.
- Analyzed the relationship between game exposure and specific personality factors.
Main Results:
- No significant relationship was found between the amount of time spent playing Vampire: The Masquerade and scores on antisocial behavior.
- Specifically, exposure to the game did not correlate with Factor C scores on the 16 PF.
Conclusions:
- The study found no evidence to support the claim that Vampire: The Masquerade causes antisocial behavior.
- Results suggest that engagement with this role-playing game is not associated with increased antisocial tendencies.