Afraid of your kids getting addicted to online games? Experts say it has positive effects on youngsters' mental health
Afraid of your kids getting addicted to online games? Experts say it has positive effects on youngsters' mental health
Afraid of your kids getting addicted to online games? Experts say it has positive effects on youngsters' mental health
June 17, 2022
By Zarafshan Shiraz
Summary
Are you afraid of your kids getting addicted to games? While playing games is considered as an open call to Mental Health Disorder, experts suggest it might be totally the reverse case as it is not only effective in kids' learning but also helpful for youngsters' mental health.
Although addiction to anything is bad and so is the case for online gaming too but researchers around the world have proved in several case studies how a regular gaming schedule can actually help to solve real-world problems; how it helps to stay focused and gain attention quickly over the slightest change in things around you.
While playing games is considered as an open call to Mental Health Disorder, it might be totally the reverse case.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Abhinav Anand, CTO and Co-Founder of Quizbee, shared, "Online gaming has always been perceived as a form of entertainment but with the evolution of the tech industry, it is now regarded as a tool of learning. Earlier, learning and games were on a parallel track but today, game-based learning paints an entirely different scene altogether. Online educational gaming platform now is an effective way of learning because of their GBL Technique."
Game-based learning has become a method of teaching where they are used to establish and achieve learning targets, which includes engaging youngsters in a fun learning environment through instructive games as well as offering instant rewards.
Saakshi Choithani said, "There are many positive effects of online gaming on the human mind. The things you can visualise while playing a game can lead to learning with visualisations. In fact it has saved many people from being depressed. That little tinkling sound of a game or achievement of something makes you smile throughout the day. Think of this, how are online games made? Online games are created around these 5 factors -seek novelty, challenge yourself, think creatively, do things the hard way and network. Now rethink, are all games affecting your child's mental health."
Abhinav Anand cautioned, "Every element has its own positives and negatives and online gaming has its fair share of the same. Players need to make sure they don't get addicted to gaming and are able to control the amount of time they spend as too much screen time is not good for health and eyes. People have begun to recognize the benefits of online gaming platforms and no longer regard them as a waste of time. This is bringing online gaming in a positive light and just needs a little more awareness among people and as long as players are playing with positive limitations they are going to become more knowledgeable and fast thinkers."
Reference
Shiraz, Z. (2022, June 17). Afraid of your kids getting addicted to online games? experts say it has positive effects on youngsters' mental health. Retrieved June 24, 2022, from https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/afraid-of-your-kids-getting-addicted-to-online-games-experts-say-it-has-positive-effects-on-youngsters-mental-health-learning-101655431496763.html