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Analysis of the Effects of Video Games on Mental Health
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Abstract
There have been video games for many years. They were first developed as a sort of amusement, but they have since turned into an art form. This essay is mainly about how video games will affect mental health, the research discusses different aspects, like families, schools, government, etc. As the vicissitude of society, technology improves rapidly as well. As a result, video games have improved as well, and different types and genres of games occur in the market. However, some teenagers and even some adults are obsessed with the games. Some people argue that it is harmful and has great disadvantages to people, nevertheless, some people believe that video games are beneficial to people. I searched on the internet and read papers holding different perspectives and opinions. This essay can provide suggestions for parents' and schools’ education and the video game industry, and also can provide evidence for research.
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video games, effect, mental health
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Zhou,S. (2023). Analysis of the Effects of Video Games on Mental Health. Communications in Humanities Research,22,263-268.
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