There is no question that video games and other technologies are having both a positive and a negative impact on the lives of 21st century children. In our estimation, those who argue that all screen-based time is detrimental to children are simply wrong. There are, however, some negative impacts of screen-based technologies on children that need to be addressed. Issues such as excessive amounts of time in front of screens, desensitization to violence, and the potential for addictive behavior are legitimate concerns. The following charts provide an introduction to some of the best research and articles to help you understand the pros and cons of video games for children. Click on the links to read original research or summaries.
Research on The Positive Effects of Video Games on Children
- Improves processing speed (Green and Bavelier, 2009)
- Improves working memory (Klingberg et al., 2007)
- Increases pro-social behavior in children (Gentile et al., 2009)
- Improves social involvement (Ferguson, 2010)
- Builds brain regions (Kühn and colleagues study of Tetris)
- StarCraft improves brain flexibility (Glass et al., 2013)
- Rayman: Raving Rabbids Improves Reading Fluency (Franceschini, Gori, 2013)
Research on The Negative Effects of Video Games on Children
- Increasing levels of obesity with screen-based time, primarily television (Harvard University report)
- Playing more than 3 hours of video games day can result in poor psychological adjustment in children (American Academy of Pediatrics report)
- Violence and video games (Brad Bushman data)
- Ignoring other activities due to 7 hours 38 minutes a day of digital-media time (Kaiser Foundation data)
- Possibility of video game addiction (Psychology Today)
Good .Even I suggest the pros of video games
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That is true but another pro you should add
It improves hand-eye coordination.
Well, Ahmed some games like, Sonic, are solo games.
I think you guys need to a pro that says “improves team skills”
You’re right! Working in teams while playing video games provides children with great skills to use in the real world!
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I think that there should have been more information on the pros and the cons.
I don’t think they would help you, cause you have to do stuff in the real world.
Thats why you play in moderation
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This is so true. My little brother fights my mom to get off his ipad
i love video games
I like minecraft
my big sister is in love with an app called musically. she wants to do musically´s EVERYWHERE we go. we go to Florida, she grabs her phone, we go outside to play ball, she takes her phone. when its time to get off her phone, she cusses and gets everyone else in a bad mood.
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videogames are good are all humans
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