Meta-analysis of 133 studies confirms modest, consistent cognitive gains from gaming
2Sep 14 1:40 PM · 9d ago · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
A systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizing 133 studies (269 effect sizes, 14,245 participants) across correlational studies, between-group comparisons, and controlled trials found statistically significant positive associations between video game play and cognitive ability. Controlled trials showed small but significant benefits (r=0.088). Effects held across age, sex, cultural context, and game type, though researchers emphasized the gains are modest and called for further controlled trials.
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“All three designs showed statistically significant, albeit generally weak, positive associations between video game play and cognitive ability.”
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A 20-week study contrasted changes in cognitive performance between and electrical brain activity between groups of college students playing action or strategy video games (1 hr/day, n=33 and 35, respectively). Both groups had improved spatial attention, working memory, and executive function. Improvements in spatial attention and working memory…
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