Study Confirms Casual Games Relieve Stress
Believe it or not, East Carolina University revealed the results of a study they did and its health benefits, as sited in AusGamers.com. They used 3 family-friendly, casual titles from PopCap games which can soon be used to address serious mental and physical disorders. Study data can be found here.
Studies proved a significant decrease in mood categories namely psychological tension, anger, depression, fatigue and confusion. While gaming increased vigor to players.
I’m convinced. Heehee.
The 6 month study started in October 2007 and was conducted on 134 subjects.
5 opinions for Study Confirms Casual Games Relieve Stress
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May 1, 2008 at 6:43 am
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Patrick
May 3, 2008 at 6:44 am
can it decrease weight?
Aiza
May 3, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Haha, that’s a good question! They should make a separate study about that one. But from personal experience, unfortunately, it sure didn’t help me lose that extra baggage. :P
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