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Teen Boys’ Gaming Hits 10 Hours Weekly—Addiction Risk Rises

10/4/2025

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Boys and young men aged 15-24 now spend about 10 hours weekly gaming, roughly double prior levels, affecting focus and work hours.
Gaming time now surpasses sports and socializing, with multiplayer, free-to-play titles most popular.
In 2022, the pandemic raised gaming to 13 hours weekly; males show higher risk of addiction.

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Story summary

Boys and young men aged 15-24 now spend about 10 hours weekly gaming, roughly double prior levels, affecting focus and work hours.
Gaming time now surpasses sports and socializing, with multiplayer, free-to-play titles most popular.
In 2022, the pandemic raised gaming to 13 hours weekly; males show higher risk of addiction.