Whatever your age there’s always an opportunity to learn something new. And even though we’re adults, we’re not as wise as we like to think we are (but don’t tell anyone). So, how about this for a twist on the popular phrase – everyplayis a school day. Educational games and ...
Video games have been at the forefront of interactive media and continue to be a significant part of the participatory media environment. The thought of a video game still may strike horror into the hearts of many, but video games are just a digital manifestation of a very basic ...
A benefit of video games for children is that they help improve their ability to read. They have to read to determine the next step in the game, link words together, and keep their eyes moving on the screen. This is a fun and interactive way to provide kids with thereading exercisethey...
Much of the video game research involves violence and aggression. There are only ahandful of studies testing other psychological effects, such as cognition, from video games. In the present study, the effects of video games on cognition were analyzed. Participants completed a survey about their ...
Infact, a recent study found that video games improve all Visuomotor coordinationwhich is when vision and movement work together to produce actions. Forexample, in First-Person Shooters, gamers must aim quickly and accurately atsmall targets. In driving ...
While video games have the potential to be a positive influence in your kid’s life, Ponti is quick to note that children don’tneedto play them. This is particularly true for kids under five. Canadian screen time recommendations say kids ages two to four should have less than an hour of...
(2012). The conversation started over cowboy boots, but as often happens when I tell someone of my work in the psychology of media technologies, Kristin began to share views on video games, particularly in relation to her young son. She wasn’t a fan. Kristin told me that for the last...
Video games have been around for decades now! So has been the debate around being good or bad for mental & physical health. However, research has outweighed the benefits, claiming that video games make you smart. But does it make you smart? And since intelligence is a broad concept, are ...
Do you enjoy playing computer games? They can be thrilling, especially when you're competing against others. They involve lots of skill, and offer a chance to switch offfrom the pressures of real life. 你喜欢玩电脑游戏吗?他们可以是令人兴奋的,特别是当你与别人竞争的时候。它们涉及很多技巧,并提...
Video Games Can Teach Problem-Solving Skills Shutterstock Video games can help children's brain development.2For example, when my son was a young adolescent, I watched him playLegend of Zeldagames. He had to search, negotiate, plan, and try different approaches to advance. Around the time of...