The Positive Psychological And Emotional Effects Of Playing Video Games
Name: Ajarah Kennedy
Class: ENGL 1101
Date: 11/30/2014
Time: 9:40-11:05
The Positive Psychological and Emotional Effects of Playing Video Games
There has been many studies on the side effects of playing video games, and majority of the studies that I have read about usually focus on behaviors that are aggressive and rude due to intensive video gaming that involves violence. Norcia argues that, “games with violent content are linked to more aggressive behavior” (pamf.org). However, these studies also use disclaimers, which indicate that their findings are inconclusive. Norcia also mentions that, “some video games may become hazardous for some players in some situations, but certainly not all” (pamf.org). Moreover, video game players, including myself, dispute these studies which only look at the destructive behavior changes it may incur. Video games can influence a person in many more ways than just an increase of aggressive behavior. A 2014 review article published in American Psychologist The benefits of playing video games ending words were, “Finally, we end with a call to intervention researchers and practitioners to test the positive uses of video games.” I too think that it is time for us to take a look at the positive properties of video gaming and how it affects us psychologically and emotionally. What are the psychological and emotional benefits? Stress reliever, introduce you to people/social life. feeling of accomplishment.
Video games aren't just used for entertainment like they were in the past, but as a break from stress, life duties, or things that become increasingly difficult with time. As stated before by Sean a first year college student, “College is tough. The more work I do, the further my goal seems. I occasionally play video games to boost my mood. The games that I am drawn to are the ones I’m able to pick up and quickly make progress through.” (blogspot.com). Immediate feedback is provided to players as they solve problems and
Class: ENGL 1101
Date: 11/30/2014
Time: 9:40-11:05
The Positive Psychological and Emotional Effects of Playing Video Games
There has been many studies on the side effects of playing video games, and majority of the studies that I have read about usually focus on behaviors that are aggressive and rude due to intensive video gaming that involves violence. Norcia argues that, “games with violent content are linked to more aggressive behavior” (pamf.org). However, these studies also use disclaimers, which indicate that their findings are inconclusive. Norcia also mentions that, “some video games may become hazardous for some players in some situations, but certainly not all” (pamf.org). Moreover, video game players, including myself, dispute these studies which only look at the destructive behavior changes it may incur. Video games can influence a person in many more ways than just an increase of aggressive behavior. A 2014 review article published in American Psychologist The benefits of playing video games ending words were, “Finally, we end with a call to intervention researchers and practitioners to test the positive uses of video games.” I too think that it is time for us to take a look at the positive properties of video gaming and how it affects us psychologically and emotionally. What are the psychological and emotional benefits? Stress reliever, introduce you to people/social life. feeling of accomplishment.
Video games aren't just used for entertainment like they were in the past, but as a break from stress, life duties, or things that become increasingly difficult with time. As stated before by Sean a first year college student, “College is tough. The more work I do, the further my goal seems. I occasionally play video games to boost my mood. The games that I am drawn to are the ones I’m able to pick up and quickly make progress through.” (blogspot.com). Immediate feedback is provided to players as they solve problems and