More Studies from Pop Cap
After the study that developer Pop Cap Games did previously on how casual gaming beats stress, comes another study about the benefits of gaming for the disabled.
According to a survey done in the U.S., one of five players of casual games are disabled, whether it be a mental, physical or development disability. Information Solutions Group, who did the survey for Pop Cap, said that out of 13,296 respondents, 2,728 claims to have some form of disability. That’s more the declared 15.1% disabled according to U.S. Census data.
Apparently, people forget the fact that they have disabilities when they’re playing. This keeps their mind off their shortcomings that may have caused mental depression in others, says Dr. Carl Arinoldo, a NY psychiatrist.
I guess its because gaming happens to level the playing field, regardless of what demographic you come from.
Hurray for casual gaming!
Image taken from Pop Cap Games
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