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The science behind
games that heal

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All Anxiety Support Cognitive Therapy Emotional Processing Social Connection Stress Relief
2020 Computers in Human Behavior Reports

Gaming to Cope: How Online Gaming Supports Psychological Resilience

Kowal, Conroy, Ramsbottom & Smithies

Key finding

Online multiplayer gaming builds social belonging and reduces loneliness — two factors independently correlated with lower rates of depression.

Cross-sectional survey study 491 adult gamers
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2019 Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

Social Benefits of Online Gaming: A Systematic Review

Domahidi, Festl & Quandt

Key finding

Regular online gaming fosters the formation of genuine, long-term friendships and social support networks — particularly for players who struggle with face-to-face social interaction.

Systematic literature review of 46 studies Review of 12,000+ participants