Since gaming has spread to a large mass, Is it good or bad? There is still debate as to whether this is true. Made in Japan and complete 100 thousand participants A large-scale study has shown that playing games or even owning a game console has a positive effect on people’s mental health.

December 2020 to March 2022 The study, which included 100,000 participants aged between 10 and 69, found that access to consoles such as PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch at the time had a positive effect on their personal mental health.

“Our research challenges stereotypes”

Nihon University Researcher, one of the authors of the study Hiroyuki Egami, “Our findings challenge common stereotypes that gaming is harmful or only provides temporary euphoria. Gaming is associated with mental health and well-being in a large number of people. can increase life satisfaction we showed it he said.

According to the research, both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 Those who have it have better mental health than those who don’t. There’s even been an increase in life satisfaction for PS5 owners. Teens too from Schakel sees a greater benefit.

Researchers also found that gaming can be beneficial. “moderation” he advised. According to research, the positive effects of gaming begin to decline after a three-hour gaming session. In the study, the team noted that video games likely provide a form of stress relief during difficult times like the pandemic. Playing games can increase feelings of accomplishment, improve social skills, and provide a sense of escape.