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  2. Nov 15, 2022 · Pediatric behavioral health specialist Michael Manos, PhD, explains how video games affect your brain in good and bad ways, and when video game addiction can be a real problem.

  3. Nov 16, 2020 · Key findings include: • Actual amount of time spent playing was a small but significant positive factor in people’s well-being. • A player’s subjective experiences during play might be a bigger factor for well-being than mere play time. • Players experiencing genuine enjoyment from the games experience more positive well-being.

    • Improved Cognitive Abilities. Video games improve some of your cognitive abilities – especially your visuospatial skills and concentration. Visuospatial ability is your ability to recognize and remember objects and the relations between those objects.
    • Enhanced Problem Solving and Logic. A recent study from 2015 from Australian and Chinese research teams showed that gaming improves problem-solving skills and logic.
    • Increased Hand-to-Eye Coordination. Another positive effect of gaming is increased hand-to-eye coordination. A study from the University of Toronto in 2014 found that people who play games regularly have better sensorimotor skills than those who don’t play video games.
    • Greater Multi-Tasking Ability. Games have shown to improve your multitasking ability. This is one of the most notable benefits of gaming because it provides you with the ability to perform your daily tasks better and more efficiently, and also complete many tasks at the same time.
  4. Aug 26, 2013 · Games have been accused of making people violent, but growing evidence suggests they can have positive effects, and scientists are beginning to understand why.

  5. WASHINGTON — Playing video games, including violent shooter games, may boost children’s learning, health and social skills, according to a review of research on the positive effects of video game play to be published by the American Psychological Association.

  6. Sep 25, 2019 · Recently, numerous video gaming studies showed beneficial effects on cognition and the brain. A systematic review of video gaming has been published. However, the previous systematic review has several differences to this systematic review.

  7. Dec 8, 2021 · Today, only 10% of quality research papers show that gamification techniques can really lead to more healthy behaviours. There is a clear need for more data on video games’ potential to bring down NCD levels and promote health in line with the WHO European Programme of Work 2020–2025.