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July 10, 2025Transactions on Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research

The Influence of Moral Choices in Video Games on Real-World Decision-Making and Empathy

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BWBin WangWYWu YouyouZXZoe Xu

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Overview

Observational analysis shows that moral choices in video games enhance empathy and decision-making, indicating potential benefits for ethical reasoning.

Key Points

  • Moral choices in video games enhance players' empathy and ethical reasoning, affecting real-world decisions.
  • The research shows players experienced increased moral reasoning related to 3 key video games: Detroit: Become Human, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Last of Us Part II.
  • Thematic analysis of surveys and interviews revealed that moral mechanics, like NPC feedback, engage players emotionally and influence their ethics.
  • This influence is complex, indicating that further research is needed to understand long-term effects on behavior and values.

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Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af55ccad7bf08b1eadc157https://doi.org/10.62051/pbv5gm54
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