Sexualization in video games does not appear to harm players, according to new research published in Computers in Human Behavior. The findings indicate that playing video games does not lead to misogynistic views or detrimental mental health outcomes. Female characters are often attractive and scantily clad in video games (although there appears to be a decline in this trend over time). Some people have raised concerns that the sexualized portrayal of women has negative effects on players. But research on the topic has produced mixed results. To better understand whether playing video games is…
