Benefits of video games in

real-life application

The benefits of video games in real-life application are confirmed by specialists. They are a
form of improving creativity and strategy, developing teamwork, upgrading the ability of the
brain to react to situations and improving cognitive abilities. There are several studies that
confirm this.

Some Oxford studies indicate that : ‘’ Videogames can be positive for mental health’’. It’s
also proven that ‘’gamer kids’’ has better cognitive performance. Also video games improve
some cognitive abilities, especially visuospatial ability (the ability to recognize and remember
objects and the relations between those objects). A recent study from 2015 from Chinese
and Australian research teams showed that gaming improves problem-solving and skills
logic. Researchers performed FMRI scans on 27 professional gamers and found they had
more grey matter in their brain. In addition, a study from the University of Toronto in 2014
found out that people who play video games in a regular way have better sensorimotor skills
than those people who don’t play video games.
The practice of playing video games from time to time and responsibly is positive for
the health of both adults and adolescents.

Not only scientific studies show that video games have positive benefits. This can also be
seen from the point of view of the players.
25% of people who play video games think that most video games help develop good
problem solving and strategic thinking skills and 55% of people who play video games
think that it’s true in some games, but not in others.
17% of those people who play video games think that most video games promote
teamwork and communication with other persons, and 37% of these people think it’s true
in some games, but not in others.
In addition, 35% gamer people think that video games aren’t a waste of time.
Gaming is also associated with insomnia, depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation,
aggression and circadian rhythm disorders, although more studies are needed to
establish the validity of these issues. Also, gaming is associated with obesity in
teenagers, and, sometimes, in middle-aged people.
From the point of view of the players, 11% of people who play video games think that most
video games don’t have any benefits.
28% of people who play video games are unsure about the benefits of gaming, and 23% of
gamer people think that video games do not promote teamwork and communication.
Also 8% of people who play video games think any video game has any positive benefit on
real-life application.

In conclusion, the benefits of video games in real life application are confirmed by various
specialists and studies that show the brain’s cognitive abilities actually improve. But they
should not be abused excessively, because studies also show that they can be harmful to
health.
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