The findings underscore the significant prevalence of IGD and its adverse psychological impacts. This study highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions and mental health support for individuals displaying symptoms of gaming addiction. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects...
Both non-playing adolescents and “excessive gamers” overall reported suffering poorer mental health compared to adolescents who were moderately exposed to video games, i.e., during one to ten hours per week. The authors therefore suggested a positive impact of moderate video gaming on adolescents...
Genshin Impact has become a wildly popular RPG game in recent years, with a vast array of diverse and unique characters. However, fans have raised concerns about the age of these characters, particularly as some of them may appear younger than they actually are....
predict outcomes, and make swift decisions to overcome challenges and progress in the game. This aspect of gaming not only makes the experience more immersive but also serves as an effective tool for
However, positive benefits of video game play include increased performance on eye-hand coordination tasks and neuropsychological tests and better reaction time, spatial visualization, and mental rotation.10-14 A recent study15 assessed video gaming enhancement of visual attention (eg, increased ability ...
Current gaming literature lacks empirical evidence on the influence of game design elements and the process through which game engagement can transition in
Bringing the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet Whether conquering a dungeon, competing for victory, or raising a virtual pet, gamers understand the power of play. When games aim beyond the simple goal of fun, we can build more empathic and meaningful experiences with real...
Citation20 The aforementioned characteristics of cyberbullying have a unique impact on victims’ psychology and behavior. Theorists also believe that negative social factors can hinder individuals’ mental health and behavior.Citation21 Encountering cyberbullying may lead to Internet gaming addiction. A ...
How Gaming is Making a Social Impact–Fast Company, 2024 Can Video Games Help Us Beat Climate Change?–The Nation, 2024 The Surprising Health Benefits of Playing Video Games–Time, 2023 Can Video Games Make Us Healthier? –World Health Organization, 2021 ...
The impact of previous public behaviour on subsequent behaviour has been elucidated by the consistency principle (CP), which posits that people tend to align their subsequent behaviour with their previous public behaviour (Garnefeld et al., 2011). Gaming behaviour can be publicly observed, e.g.,...