- Video games have been found to improve mental health and alleviate adult loneliness.
- The research surveyed over 2000 individuals, and gaming helped them with their issues.
- Specifically, open-world and more accessible games help tackle these problems.
Games are often considered an escape from your problems, and just a waste of time by some. However, that isn’t really true as they unlock critical thinking, problem solving, and a new study backs the claims that it can be helpful for adults.
A recent study found that video games, specifically open-world and easy-going titles, help improve mental stability and adult loneliness. Games like Zelda make players feel good, which helps them be more stable and happy.
Why it matters: This proves that games can somewhat help with adult loneliness and mental issues, which are continuing to grow in today’s world, and are two of the biggest problems that often go unnoticed.
Published in the JMIR Serious Games, the research surveyed 2251 adults aged 21 or above about their gaming habits, mental states, and feelings of loneliness. Those who played specific games were happier and more relaxed.
Contrary to the stereotype of gaming as mere escapism, we found that open-world and accessible, joyous games can help foster a resilient, stoic mindset and alleviate loneliness.
The researchers reached the conclusion that a mix of playing challenging and more relaxing games provides a balanced digital diet, which can help with mental well-being. So, gaming isn’t merely an escapism from problems.
Additionally, players who specifically play ‘open-world, more accessible games, and joyous games’ can help foster a resilient, stoic mindset and alleviate loneliness. This suggests gaming can help you build a sound mindset.
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Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.
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