Douglas A. Gentile, Ph.D.
Contact Info W202 Lagomarcino Hall Dept of Psychology Ames, IA 50011-3180 515-294-1472 (o) 515-294-5143 (lab) 515-294-6424 (fax) dgentile@iastate.edu Research Publications Curriculum Vitae Bio Links Personal Info Psychology at ISU Iowa State University	Note: My public-level website is maintained more regularly than this site. For the most recent information, please visit www.douglasgentile.com Media Research Lab Dr. Gentile runs the Media Research Lab at Iowa State University where he studies media’s effects on children and adults. Recent research examines: The effects of video games on physiology and behavior How playing video games is related to improved laparoscopic surgical skills The effects of violent TV, movies, and video games on children’s peer relations, aggressive and prosocial behavior The effects of educational TV and videos on children’s prosocial behavior Pathological Computer/Video Game Use (e.g., video game “addiction”) How psychologists are portrayed on TV and how that may affect willingness to seek help The effects of screen time on youth obesity The effects of beer advertisements on youth drinking Students interested in participating in ongoing research are encouraged to email dgentile@iastate.edu Teaching Dr. Gentile is teaching Psychology 101 this semester. He also leads a media effects seminar for students participating in the Media Research Lab.