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Psychol Bull January 2018 PMID 29172564

Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills.

Benoit Bediou, Deanne M Adams, Richard E Mayer, Elizabeth Tipton, C Shawn Green, Daphne Bavelier

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The discussions reveal appreciation for the study’s comprehensive approach, with comments like 'Interesting article' and references to its significance for health and science, highlighting both curiosity and recognition of the research’s potential influence. The tone and context point to a community engaged in understanding the broader implications of action video game research, though mostly in a supportive and moderate manner.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the meta-analysis, emphasizing benefits for both children and adults.

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The community shows high interest, referencing the study multiple times and highlighting key sections like the 'Going Forward' discussion.

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Some posts delve into the implications, with mentions of further research needs and how the findings may influence perceptions of gaming.

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While generally positive, most posts treat the study as supportive evidence rather than a game-changer, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis examines how playing action video games from 2000 to 2015 influences perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills, finding that habitual players show a moderate improvement (about 0.55 standard deviations) in these areas.
  • Long-term intervention studies suggest that playing these games can causally lead to smaller but significant cognitive improvements (around 0.34 standard deviations), particularly in top-down attention and spatial cognition.
  • The study highlights the need for more extensive research with larger participant groups and longer training periods to better understand the full impact of action video games on cognition, while noting potential publication bias that may inflate observed effects.]
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Bediou, B., Adams, D. M., Mayer, R. E., Tipton, E., Green, C. S., & Bavelier, D. (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills. Psychological bulletin, 144(1), 77.

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Facts #gaming #facts  Source: Bediou, B., et al. (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills. Psychological Bulletin, 144(1), 77-110. https://t.co/LHAi0dm1R4

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Christian Bokhove
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Interesting article. Particularly like the ‘Going Forward’ section towards the end -> Meta-Analysis of Action Video Game Impact on Perceptual, Attentional, and Cognitive Skills https://t.co/3COstMgqTv

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RT @SurgicalSimUK: Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills https://t.co/slombCKmnM

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RT @quirkimon: Facts #gaming #facts  Source: Bediou, B., et al. (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attention…

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RT @quirkimon: Facts #gaming #facts  Source: Bediou, B., et al. (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attention…

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Quirky Studios
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Facts #gaming #facts  Source: Bediou, B., et al. (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills. Psychological Bulletin, 144(1), 77-110. https://t.co/LHAi0dm1R4

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@MeguruKinnie @Ace_C_7 @ostonox Another meta analysis: https://t.co/uTn9G9QYHS

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RT @SurgicalSimUK: Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills https://t.co/slombCKmnM

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Bediou, B., Adams, D. M., Mayer, R. E., Tipton, E., Green, C. S., & Bavelier, D. (2018). Meta-analysis of action video game impact on perceptual, attentional, and cognitive skills. Psychological bulletin, 144(1), 77.

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Interesting article. Particularly like the ‘Going Forward’ section towards the end -> Meta-Analysis of Action Video Game Impact on Perceptual, Attentional, and Cognitive Skills https://t.co/3COstMgqTv

Apr 15, 2020 · 1 like · 6,230 followers View post →
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