Video games make people less lonely, says new UK study (opens in new tab)

Background: Loneliness has been linked to reduced mental and physical health. The “loneliness epidemic” is recognized as a public health crisis. However, questions remain about the potential of video games, which people play by themselves, to help reduce perceived loneliness. Objective: This study explored the extent to which open-world games (eg, ) and fun, accessible games (eg, ) can help reduce loneliness in adults. We examined how such gameplay can foster a stoic approach to life and how ...