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Tyken12 t1_iwzz7n5 wrote

Reply to comment by Aceofspades968 in Survey on 12,000 secondary school-aged students (12-18Y) shows that although many adolescents are spending considerable time gaming (at least 3.5hours/day),it is not having a negative impact on the wellbeing and 44% of ‘heavy’ gamers reported higher wellbeing than those who play less or don’t play by giuliomagnifico

exactly, video games are a blessing and a curse for my adhd- i get dopamine and satisfaction of completing tasks/challenges while still being engaged mentally which usually doesn't happen in my day to day life

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Mother_Welder_5272 t1_ix1vnjo wrote

I think that's an indictment on every day life for not even being remotely engaging for most people.

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Aceofspades968 t1_ix0h19j wrote

Video games are sooo good for people is mind blowing how the republicans could still be pushing them as a negative after all these years

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Gustavghm t1_ix0sm7t wrote

Its good for some people. I had a severe psychological addiction to gaming when i was younger, and it made everything else in my life feel mediocre

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