Games can be good for the mind | Skillprint study
Games can be good for your mind, according to a study that reveals the cognitive and psychological benefits of mobile games, Skillprint said.
Skillprint is dedicated to exploring the psychological well-being of gamers, the cognitive and psychological benefits of mobile games. The company’s research report challenges the prevailing concerns about the negative effects of gaming and sheds light on the positive impact that games can have on mental health.
Through extensive research, including a large-scale study and individual game impact studies, Skillprint said it has a nuanced understanding of how mobile games can be a force for good in promoting psychological well-being. Davin Miyoshi, cofounder of Skillprint, will talk about the report at our GamesBeat Next event in San Francisco today.
Research interest in gaming has been growing, with studies suggesting the potential benefits of certain game genres on various aspects of cognition and mental health.
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Action video games, in particular, have been extensively studied and shown to have broad cognitive benefits. Skillprint’s report includes a meta-analysis that demonstrates significant positive effects of action video games on cognitive domains such as attention, perception, and memory.
Skillprint’s research comprised two main components: a large-scale study and individual game impact studies. The large-scale study involved nearly 500 online participants who completed a personality test and provided information about their gaming habits, preferences, and motivations.
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