Call of Duty – the Tobacco Wars Opposing Effects of Tobacco Glorifying and Prevention Messages in Entertainment Video Games

• Published in: Applications of Social Psychology Vol. 1; pp. 107 - 123
• Main Authors: Blanton, Hart, Burrows, Christopher N., Regan, Timothy
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 2020
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Group Psychodynamic Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Narrative Transportation; Grand Theft Auto; Immersive Games; Alliance Outcome Association; Intrapersonal Risk Factors; Commercial Video Games; Secure Base Script; Anti-tobacco Messages; Vice Versa; Gaming Content; Game Developers; ESRB Rating; Mature Themed Games; Sequential Lineups; Smoking E-cigarettes; Security Enhancing Attachment Figures; Commercial Gaming; Video Games; IAT Score; Virtual Transportation; DUI; Anti-smoking Messages; Adolescent Gaming

We explore competing effects of video gaming content on adolescent health attitudes and beliefs, with a particular focus on effects that potentially impact nicotine and tobacco use. We posit that, through “Virtual Transportation,” players suspend critical analysis of information they encounter. We f...