Scientists have revealed that online and video games may be having a positive impact on the psyche of young people as opposed to general stereotypes of games.
These scientists noted that the positive impact of computers, online, and video games on the student is due to the creation of an interesting “shell” for games, classes, studies.
They explain that when playing video games, students experience the diverse influence of games, including educational that enhances cognitive abilities.
According to a review published by the American Psychological Association, playing video games, including violent shooter games, may boost children’s learning, health, and social skills.
Another research reveals children’s creativity is also enhanced by playing any video game, including violent games, but not when the children used other forms of technology, such as a computer or cell phone.
Isabela Granic, from Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands, noted that children’s and adolescents’ development are more balanced when gaming is involved.
She said:
Important research has already been conducted for decades on the negative effects of gaming, including addiction, depression, and aggression, and we are certain video games possess more positive qualities than negative.
Positive effect of Video games
Enhancing cognitive skills
This is the development of quick reaction and hand-eye coordination. Video gamers are usually able to monitor five objects simultaneously. By the way, an ordinary person can monitor only three at a time. The speed of visual data processing is also improving.
Develop fast thinking and memory ability
Computer games have a positive impact on the development of students’ thinking and memory. In an experiment conducted by American scientists on students with dyslexia (with difficulty in mastering reading and writing skills), it was found that students playing action games began to read faster.
Scientists explained this by the fact that during the game, the player needs to be very attentive. Increased attention improves reading skills.
Improve Creativity
Various coloring, musical games, and dress up games contribute to improving creative skills. According to research, a student can color a beautiful picture, and if he/she makes a mistake with the colors, he/she can always apply a new color without any problems.
Also, musical games in which you need to repeat the melody will allow you to develop a musical ear. In some, you can even create your music.
Dress up games will offer the player to decorate something to their liking or, for example, create the interior of the room (such games are an excellent option for students of design universities).
Develop Logic and fast reasoning
Playing computer games, students will learn to make independent decisions, assess the situation, and solve logical problems. They will be able to try themselves in different professions, determine their talents, and get acquainted with new subjects, phenomena, and activities. The benefits of computer games in this matter can hardly be overestimated.
Video games should be added to education curriculum
Notably, students who play video games have more developed spatial thinking, quickly switch their attention from one object to another, better monitor several events at the same time and have a developed perception of visual information than their non-playing peer.
Also, students playing games over the Internet develop communication skills. Additionally, the use of computer games makes it much easier and faster to develop memory, attention, and the ability to find patterns.
