Several studies suggest that online gaming has proven to be a great way to relieve stress, especially during the COVID imposed lockdowns. As the world grapples with unprecedented challenges presented due to the novel Coronavirus disease, people especially adolescents and youth are restless and on the edge. Within a matter of a few months, everything went online- identity, entertainment, work, recreation. In the desolate COVID climate, it came as no surprise that people turned to online games among other recreations for some semblance of relief. In this time of duress, where studies, jobs, life, career, friends, everything seems to be stuck in the second gear and we want to look for ways to pass our idle time and safely socialise at home. While we were confined to the four walls of our homes, playing online games helped us break the monotony and interact with others on one platform. During the pan India lockdowns, around 35 per cent higher usage has been observed in multiplayer modes in comparison with single-user modes, according to a study. People, mostly in the age bracket of 18-35 resort to playing games online as an escape from reality for that period of time.
Now that everything has moved online, there’s also so much to see, absorb and experience. However, the ‘new normal’ is known by many to be a stressful experience. For those who are working from home, it seems harder than before to maintain a work-life balance. It has become rather difficult to find the time to indulge in activities specially designed for mental relaxation. People are constantly struggling to find ways in which to relieve stress and keep their mind and bodies healthy. Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression arise when we can’t find an outlet for emotions or exchange. Several studies suggest that online gaming has proven to be a great way to relieve stress, especially during the COVID imposed lockdowns. According to a study, conducted by the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) on more than 2,400 Indians between 18 and 44 years who play online games, about 26 per cent respondents […]
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