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Video Games Boost Happiness, Combat Stress in Young Adults

12/29/2025

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Researchers from Imperial College London report that playing popular video games such as Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi may help young adults cope with stress and burnout.
The study found that these games evoke childlike wonder, which can enhance happiness and reduce burnout risk.
The research involved interviews with 41 university students and a survey of 336 gamers, and the findings were published in JMIR Serious Games.

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Story summary

Researchers from Imperial College London report that playing popular video games such as Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi may help young adults cope with stress and burnout.
The study found that these games evoke childlike wonder, which can enhance happiness and reduce burnout risk.
The research involved interviews with 41 university students and a survey of 336 gamers, and the findings were published in JMIR Serious Games.