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  • Losing at video games
    Mental Wellbeing,  Online Gaming,  Psychology,  Video Game Losses

    How to Deal with Video Game Losses

    Dr Natalie Coyle / August 6, 2020 / 14 Comments

    If you play video games, there’s a very high likelihood that you can recall yourself or a friend getting angry when losing at video games. This can be entertaining to onlookers as footage…

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  • EndeavorRX ADHD Treatment
    ADHD,  Autism,  Mental Wellbeing

    Can Video Games Help Treat ADHD? Reviewing the Evidence

    Dr Natalie Coyle / June 25, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Last week, video games made headlines for positive reasons as the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) approved its first video game treatment for a medical condition. This treatment is EndeavorRx, a video game…

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  • Psychology of MMORPGs
    Mental Wellbeing,  MMORPGs,  Online Gaming

    The Psychology of MMORPGs

    Dr Natalie Coyle / June 4, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Whether it’s building our dream island in Animal Crossing or exercising indoors using Ring Fit Adventure, many of us are using video games for companionship and improvement during these difficult times. A particular…

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  • Gaming Addiction in Africa
    Anxiety,  Gaming Disorder,  Internet Gaming Disorder

    Are 30% of African Gamers Addicted? Exploring the Data

    Dr Natalie Coyle / April 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Very important update: On June 4th 2020, the research paper this article is based on was retracted by the publisher due to internal inconsistencies and “mathematically impossible” statistical analyses. While I am grateful…

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  • Psychology of Animal Crossing
    Animal Crossing,  Anxiety,  Gaming,  Online Gaming,  Psychology

    The Psychology of Animal Crossing

    Dr Natalie Coyle / April 9, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Animal Crossing is a game series with an ever-changing definition depending on who you ask. In Animal Crossing, players can pay off debt to build and expand their home, develop their surroundings, interact…

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