Study: Video games can improve mood in just 15 minutes


According to new research, playing video games can have a positive impact on mood in as little as 15 minutes. — AFP Relaxnews

If you’ve always thought of video games as a mere distraction, a new international study by researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute may well change your mind. According to their research, playing video games can have a positive impact on mood in as little as 15 minutes.

The research, which analysed data from 67,328 gaming sessions from 8,695 players across 39 countries, revealed that players of the popular PowerWash Simulator (PWS) video game reported an improvement in their mood during their gaming sessions. Researchers found that 72.1% of players experienced this mood improvement, based on statistical modeling of player data.

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