The psychological difference between playing video games to relax and playing to win
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Video games offer adults a popular way to unwind, but new research shows that playing to win is linked to higher anxiety. The findings reveal how gaming motivations differ by gender and shape our mental health.
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Original Title: The psychological difference between playing video games to relax and playing to win.Researchers analyzing data from over 13000 gamers found that competitive,win focused play is linked to increased anxiety,while casual motivation like enjoyment and stress relief are linked with emotional well being.