The Positive Side of Video Games

The Positive Side of Video Games (August 28, 2012 By Dr. Pamela Rutledge)

The Positive Side of Video Games: Part I
The Positive Side of Video Games: Part II
The Positive Side of Video Games: Part III

Flow in the context of video gameplay:

  • The integration of clear goals with responsive feedback
  • The merging of action and awareness so that the player has complete, focused concentration on the task at hand accompanied by a loss of self-awareness and he passage of time
  • The sense of control and confidence

The balance of skill and challenge keeps the player’s brain aroused, attention engaged and motivation high. The acquisition of skills to meet each challenge also provides a series of mastery experiences.