Psychology & Psychiatry

'Parents know best about effects of video games on children'

A study has found that parents who reported playing video games with their children are about three times more likely to have a handle on the effects gaming have on young people as compared with adults who are not parents ...

Neuroscience

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

Time spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which—while showing negative impacts—also ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Is gaming disorder real?

It seems like everyone is worried about the addictive nature of video games, but what does the science actually say?

Psychology & Psychiatry

Action video games boost reading skills, study finds

Much to the chagrin of parents who think their kids should spend less time playing video games and more time studying, time spent playing action video games can actually make dyslexic children read better. In fact, 12 hours ...

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