14 DAY TRIAL // A new study from the Oxford University suggests that spending a limited amount of time every day playing video games might have a positive impact on the development of kids who are aged between 10 and 15.
Scientists have published a new research paper in the Pediatrics journal, and the conclusions, quoted by Gamasutra, show that video games could be seen as common language that allows those who play to establish a connection with their peers.
5,000 young people from Britain were involved in the study, which initially asked them how much time they spent playing video games, how satisfied they were with their lives and how well they got along with other persons.
It turned out that those who played one hour or less during each day had better social interactions with others and were satisfied with their existence.
Dr. Przybylski, who led the study, says that “In a research environment that is often polarised between those who believe games have an extremely beneficial role and those who link them to violent acts, this research could provide a new, more nuanced standpoint.”
The researcher says that more information is required and that other elements, like the strength of family relationships, have a bigger effect on the development of kids than the amount of time they are playing video games.