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A new study published in JMIR Serious Games found that adults who played open-world adventure games and accessible 'feel-good' games reported lower levels of loneliness and higher levels of stoicism.
JMIR Serious Games (journal publication)
Who
JMIR Publications, Andreas B Eisingerich
What
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games found that adults who played open-world adventure games and accessible 'feel-good' games reported lower levels of loneliness and higher levels of stoicism.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:03:00 GMT · 1h 55m ago
Where
JMIR Serious Games (journal publication) ·
Why
Loneliness is recognized globally as a growing public health concern linked to poorer mental and physical health outcomes.
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The findings suggest that specific types of games may offer positive emotional outcomes beyond simple escapism and could be affordable, scalable tools to support emotional well-being.
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