New research from North Carolina State University finds that
older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being.
Researchers asked 140 people aged 63 and older how often
they played video games, if at all. The study participants then took a battery
of tests to assess their emotional and social well-being. 61 percent of study
participants played video games at least occasionally, with 35 percent of
participants saying they played at least once per week.
The study found that participants who played video games,
including those who only played occasionally, reported higher levels of
well-being. Those who did not play video games reported more negative emotions
and a tendency toward higher levels of depression.