I felt that playing video games excessively can lead to social disconnection and a lack of social interaction, which can have long-term consequences. Addicted gamers may neglect personal relationships, leading to a lack of social skills and difficulty in developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Video game addiction can also lead to social anxiety, loneliness, and poor social skills, which can result in a worse quality of life. However, some researchers suggest that video games can be a way for young adults to cope with feelings of loneliness and anxiety and that the opposite of gaming disorder is not getting rid of video games, but rather increasing social connection and engagement in healthier social activities. SY0-701 CIPP-E CRT-101 CBAP CIPP-US
Yes! studies have found that increased hours of gameplay can be associated with higher feelings of loneliness and anxiety, potentially indicating a substitution of social interactions with gaming
Candelestine@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Depends on the game. Deep Rock Galactic is a good example of a more pro-social game, in the fps genre no less.
Assuming you have not reached the level of actual addiction anyway. Anything enjoyable, even things like sweets or gambling, can potentially become addictive. That’s a whole different consideration.