Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way to contradicting the narrative that gaming is bad for young minds.
While the difference in cognitive abilities was a small one and isn't enough to show a causal relationship, it is enough to be notable – and the study was careful to factor in variables including differences in genetics and the child's socio-economic background.
"Digital media defines modern childhood, but its cognitive effects are unclear and hotly debated," write the researchers in their"We believe that studies with genetic data could clarify causal claims and correct for the typically unaccounted role of genetic predispositions.", all in the US and aged 9 or 10. On average, the youngsters reported spending 2.5 hours a day watching TV or online videos, 1 hour playing video games, and half an hour socializing over the internet.
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