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André Melzer is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Luxembourg’s Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences. His research explores the psychological impacts of video games, including aggression, moral decision-making, stress modulation, and therapeutic applications. He investigates how game mechanics influence emotional regulation and behavioral outcomes, often focusing on violent and prosocial gaming contexts.
His recent publications analyze the interplay between personality traits (e.g., Dark Tetrad) and gaming motivations, hormonal responses to violent gameplay, and the therapeutic potential of games in grief processing. Research consistently bridges experimental psychology with media studies, emphasizing biomarker measurements and moral cognition frameworks.
Dr. Melzer employs diverse methodologies including physiological measurements (cortisol/testosterone), psychometric scales (MOPS), and qualitative focus groups to examine player experiences. His work contributes to gaming ethics discourse and clinical applications of interactive media.
