Gaming for Well-Being: New Study Links Open-World Games to Lower Loneliness and Greater Resilience (IMAGE)

JMIR Publications

Gaming for Well-Being: New Study Links Open-World Games to Lower Loneliness and Greater Resilience

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A visual abstract summarizing the key findings of the research titled "The Effects of Open-World and Fun, Accessible Games on Perceived Loneliness and Stoicism in Adults: Cross-Sectional Survey Study," published in JMIR Serious Games in 2026. The study found that mainstream video games can mitigate the feeling of loneliness in young adults by promoting a stoic mindset.

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