Video Games

A study found that academic stress significantly increases video game use among adolescents, with those having higher gaming efficacy more likely to use games as a coping mechanism.

Inmates with pronounced psychopathic traits and those convicted of murder exhibited significantly heightened aggression in a video game-based shooting task compared to other criminal, according to a recent study.

Playing Pokémon GO increases physical activity in children and teens but has mixed effects on their social and emotional well-being, showing both benefits and risks.

A study found that adults with multiple sclerosis who play video games regularly exhibit better cognitive functioning, particularly in visuospatial learning, short-term memory, and executive functioning, compared to those who play less frequently.

Playing RTS games like StarCraft II can alter brain connectivity, enhancing local networks tied to attention, reasoning, and motor control. This suggests video game expertise fosters specialized brain efficiency, potentially benefiting cognitive skills.

A recent study reveals that the amount of time adults spend playing video games has no significant impact on their mental health, challenging common concerns about the negative effects of gaming.

A University of Washington study found that a VR environment reduced stress and improved mood in teens, offering a promising, engaging tool for managing adolescent mental health amidst unprecedented stressors.

Playing Space Invaders Extreme 2 significantly improves sound recognition skills in preschoolers at risk for dyslexia, outperforming traditional speech therapy and other games, according to new research.

New research reveals a strong link between gaming disorder and ADHD, particularly among females, and highlights the negative impact on academic performance.

Recent research has found that playing video games regularly is linked to better navigation skills. The new study provides insight into how modern technology influences our cognitive functions, specifically in terms of wayfinding ability.

New research from Seoul National University indicates that the duration of gaming sessions, rather than their frequency, is associated with improvements in certain cognitive functions and motor control skills in adolescents.

Researchers at UT Austin developed a brain-computer interface that quickly adapts to users, allowing them to control games with their brainwaves without individual calibration. This innovation simplifies use and enhances accessibility, particularly for people with motor disabilities.

New research suggests that video gaming can significantly aid in recovery from work stress by enhancing psychological detachment and mastery experiences, especially when pursued with harmonious passion, challenging common negative stereotypes about gaming.

Researchers found a stark correlation between prolonged video gaming sessions and physical discomfort, with 80% of gamers playing daily and many experiencing eye fatigue, hand pain, and backache.